Gezicht op het oxaal van de St Janskerk te 's-Hertogenbosch 1827 - 1891

Johannes Bosboom made this drawing of the St Janskerk in 's-Hertogenbosch with pencil and opaque watercolor on paper. The muted tones and visible sketch lines give us a sense of the artist's process. Bosboom clearly emphasizes the architecture and the play of light within the space. You can almost feel the coolness of the stone and the hushed atmosphere. By using simple materials, he invites us to contemplate the grandeur of the church itself. The sweeping arches of the cathedral and the screen are built, piece by piece, like the artist's own sketch. This drawing reminds us that even the most magnificent structures are the result of labor, planning, and the skilled hands of artisans and builders. Bosboom reminds us of the link between art and the everyday.