Ontwerp voor een glas-in-loodvenster 1876 - 1924

This is Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof's drawing for a stained-glass window. The pencil sketch reveals a methodical approach, with a grid structure organizing the composition into distinct, geometric partitions. The design features a central medallion enclosing an image with heraldic qualities, possibly a griffin or similar mythical creature. The sketch is an intriguing interplay of symmetry and calculated asymmetry. The grid provides a stable framework. The sketch is infused with a sense of historical consciousness. The choice of a griffin motif evokes medieval heraldry, and the symmetrical grid structure references traditional stained-glass designs. Simultaneously, the loose, freehand quality of the drawing and the subtle variations within the grid suggest a modern sensibility. The sketch represents not just a design for stained glass but also a conceptual space where tradition meets innovation, inviting viewers to consider the evolving language of art.