Exterieur van een kerk 1827 - 1891

Johannes Bosboom sketched this exterior view of a church with pencil, during the 19th century. Bosboom, a Dutch artist, was known for his architectural paintings, especially church interiors. This sketch gives us insight into the visual culture of the time, a period marked by significant social changes. Churches, as central community spaces, held considerable social and spiritual importance, but also excluded those who were marginalized or deemed 'outsiders'. Bosboom's choice to focus on the church's exterior could suggest an interest in the building as an architectural subject, rather than as a religious symbol. What emotions does this drawing evoke? Do you feel a sense of belonging or exclusion, and how might this reflect broader societal attitudes toward religious institutions?