Façade van een gebouw met een koepeldak 1865

Johan R. Kruyff created this drawing of a building’s facade with a domed roof. It consists of very thin pencil lines on a pale paper. The drawing, small in relation to the sheet, is made up of tight and controlled lines, resulting in a very precise representation of architectural forms. The meticulous linework emphasizes symmetry and proportion, which is evident in the facade. The artist's careful attention to detail and the use of linear perspective, even if not perfectly accurate, highlight the building's geometric structure and classical design elements. The dome, rendered with delicate curves, is a focal point, suggesting a space of reverence. The way it is positioned can almost recall the panoptic gaze discussed by Foucault in ‘Discipline and Punish’, in which the architectural structure promotes surveillance and control. Overall, the drawing's technical precision and compositional balance invite us to consider the relationships between architectural space, power, and social control.