Vensters met maaswerk c. 1780 - 1800

"Vensters met maaswerk" (Windows with tracery) is a collection of nine sketches by Dutch architect and draftsman Barend Hendrik Thier. Created between 1780 and 1800, the drawings depict various Gothic-style window designs with intricate tracery patterns. Thier, known for his architectural drawings and watercolors, was interested in reviving Gothic architectural elements. The simplicity of these sketches highlights Thier’s mastery of capturing the elegance and detail of these designs, emphasizing the intricate web of stonework that defined Gothic architecture.