Gewelfsysteem c. 1916

drawing, pencil, architecture

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

incomplete sketchy

form

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

geometric

pencil

arch

line

sketchbook drawing

architecture

initial sketch

"Gewelfsysteem" (c. 1916) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk (1896-1945), currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a simplified architectural detail, possibly a vaulted ceiling or arcade, in Stolk's signature style of meticulous linework. Stolk's architectural sketches often explored the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and perspective despite their minimal form. This work reflects his interest in the structural beauty of architectural elements.