Gezicht op de Klosterstraße en de Parochialkirche te Berlijn 1755 - 1779

This is a rendering of the Klosterstrasse and Parochialkirche in Berlin, created by the Kaiserlich Franziskische Akademie. The print presents a striking urban perspective, dominated by the towering church spire that punctuates the skyline. Notice the use of linear perspective, directing our gaze towards the horizon, with buildings receding into the distance. The Akademie employs a limited colour palette; the pinks and greens of the buildings create a sense of harmony, while the gold spire draws the eye, functioning as a visual anchor. This careful colour orchestration, juxtaposed with the rigid architectural lines, introduces a tension between the organic and the geometric. The print invites us to consider how urban space is organized and perceived. The Akademie uses architectural representation not just to document the city, but to investigate the underlying structures that shape our understanding of space and place. It encourages us to reflect on how such visual structures can both reflect and influence our experience of the world.