Ontwerp voor raam in het Noordertransept in de Dom te Utrecht c. 1934

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst created this design for a window in the North transept of the Dom church in Utrecht. Holst, deeply involved in socialist ideas and the labor movement, saw art as a means to uplift society. Here, he moves away from traditional religious representations, instead using abstract forms and muted colors to evoke a sense of solemnity. The shapes, resembling trumpets, might symbolize a call to action or a spiritual awakening, reflecting Holst's desire to inspire social change through beauty. The design, though intended for a church, transcends conventional religious iconography. Consider how Holst uses the interplay of light and shadow to create a meditative experience. The window was never realised, but it stands as a testament to his belief in art's power to elevate human consciousness. It leaves us to ponder the relationship between faith, social responsibility, and artistic expression.