Huis te Berlicum 1701 - 1759

Cornelis Pronk created this sketch of Huis te Berlicum using pen and brown ink on paper. The drawing is a study in geometric forms, carefully arranged to depict the structure of the house. Note how Pronk meticulously renders the architectural details, focusing on the interplay between horizontal and vertical lines. The rigid, angular shapes of the building contrast with the softer, more organic forms of the surrounding trees. This juxtaposition highlights a tension between the man-made and the natural. The use of a single color emphasizes the underlying structure and formal qualities of the composition, reducing the scene to its most essential elements. The linear precision and starkness of the drawing invite us to consider the artwork in terms of presence and absence. The negative space becomes as significant as the lines themselves, contributing to the overall balance and visual impact of the work.