Interieur van de kerk in Hoorn 1928

Dick Ket made this drawing of the interior of the church in Hoorn in 1928, using pencil, pen and brush. The sepia tones create a harmonious feel, with the bare minimum used to convey depth and volume. Note how the artist works with the texture of the paper to evoke a sense of light and shadow, especially across the stone floor. This is economical drawing at its best! Look at the chandelier hanging from the ceiling. It's rendered with such delicate lines and intricate detail, it feels like a jewel amidst all that bare architecture. The sketchiness lends an air of immediacy, as if he captured the essence of the space in one fleeting moment. It reminds me of the architectural drawings of Piranesi, even though Ket's approach is more intimate and personal. In both artists’ work there is a sense of scale and drama that is truly captivating. Ultimately, art is about seeing and feeling and communicating our own individual point of view.