Cavendish Church 1944

Here we have John Taylor Arms' print, Cavendish Church, made with etching on paper. Look at the incredible detail he achieves with such precision. You can almost feel the weight of those stones. It’s like he's building the church right before your eyes. I love the way the light catches on the rough surfaces, emphasizing the physical presence of the building. It makes you want to run your fingers over it. See how he uses those tiny, precise lines to create a sense of depth and texture. The cross-hatching is so meticulously done, it’s almost obsessive, but in the best way! It reminds me a little of Piranesi’s architectural prints, but with a more intimate, personal touch. Arms really captures the spirit of this place, and you can sense his deep respect for the architecture and the craft of printmaking itself. It’s a conversation across time, where artists like Arms and Piranesi share a love for detail and a fascination with the built environment.