Gezicht op een kerk, mogelijk de Sint-Catharijnekerk te Brielle c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen made this sketch of a church, possibly the Sint-Catharijnekerk in Brielle, using graphite on paper. The artist used the medium of graphite to swiftly capture the architectural essence and surrounding atmosphere of the church. Graphite, in its dry, unassuming form, allowed Eversen to quickly build up layers of tone and texture, from the stone facade to the surrounding buildings. The marks suggest a direct, unfiltered response to the scene before him. We can imagine Eversen, pencil in hand, quickly moving across the page to capture the scene. The accessibility of graphite as a medium aligns with the purpose of sketching: to capture a fleeting moment or idea. The apparent simplicity of the process belies the skilled hand that guides the graphite, and the work involved in selecting the viewpoint, as well as the composition of the sketch. By recognizing the means of its making, we can move beyond the traditional framing of fine art, to appreciate Eversen's work in a broader context.