Torens van de Sint-Nicolaaskerk in Praag c. 1900 - 1947

Janina Szciamicka made this print of the Towers of St. Nicholas Church in Prague using tight, controlled lines, a real contrast to my own chaotic brushstrokes. I can almost feel the artist at work, carefully carving into the plate, each mark a deliberate decision, a slow, meditative process. Look at the way the lines build up, creating depth and shadow, giving weight to the architecture, and how the contrast between light and dark defines the towers. It is intriguing to imagine Szciamicka choosing this angle, framing the towers in a way that emphasizes their height and grandeur. It reminds me of Piranesi's architectural prints, but with a more intimate, personal touch. You can tell that Szciamicka was fascinated by the church. All of these artists, throughout time, riff off each other. They are moved by a similar subject, but they all see it in a different way.