Kerkinterieur 1901 - 1952

This etching, Kerkinterieur, by Kornelis Jacobus Huineman, shimmers with the quietude of an interior space. I can almost see Huineman bent over his plate, scraping away at the metal, coaxing light from the darkness. It’s easy to imagine Huineman was drawn to the textures in this place: the cool stone, the ornate curves of the pulpit stairs. The faint grey and black ink gives the space a slightly haunted feel. There’s an undeniable melancholy in the architecture. I wonder if the artist was aware of the historical context of this place? Did he spend quiet moments inside, contemplating the space between faith, architecture, and belief? The artist's hand is so present. Each mark builds up to create an emotional resonance. And that mark-making reminds us that artists are in an ongoing conversation, borrowing from each other across time, inspiring each other's creativity.