Ronde Lutherse Kerk aan het Singel te Amsterdam 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this sketch of the Ronde Lutherse Kerk in Amsterdam with graphite on paper, and it’s all about capturing a fleeting moment. The dome looms, constructed with these nervous, scribbly lines—it's like he’s trying to trap the light as it bounces off the architecture. The texture is raw, immediate; you can almost feel the scratch of the pencil on the page. Look how the shading isn't about perfection, but about catching the essence, the vibe of the place. It's a really honest piece. It makes me think of Guston’s late works, with their awkwardness and vulnerability. Art isn’t about getting it “right,” it’s about the conversation, the questions, and the journey of seeing.