Ved Den hellige grav, notater 1933 - 1934

This sketch, Ved Den hellige grav, notater, was made by Niels Larsen Stevns in a notebook, probably as a study or preparatory drawing. The marks are so alive, aren't they? They remind us that artmaking is a journey, not just a destination. Look at how Stevns uses the pen to create a sense of volume. The density of the lines gives weight to the figures, the feeling of bodies. It’s all about the pressure of the pen, the rhythm of the hand. There’s a real sense of immediacy, as if he were trying to capture a fleeting thought or impression. The horizontal lines create a horizon, anchoring the figures in space, but also add a layer of abstraction. Stevns reminds me of other artists like Van Gogh, who embraced the raw, expressive power of mark-making. It shows us that art is an ongoing conversation, always evolving, always questioning.