Ontwerp voor een monstrans Possibly 1475 - 1520

This is a design for a monstrance, made with pen and brown ink by Monogrammist WA met de sleutel. Note how the verticality of the composition, accentuated by the slender lines, directs your gaze upwards. The structure is divided into three distinct sections: the base, stem, and upper housing, each meticulously detailed. The base broadens to provide stability, transitioning smoothly into a cylindrical stem adorned with bulbous forms, offering a visual counterpoint to the straight lines. The housing section, where the Eucharist would be displayed, is flanked by statues within Gothic arches, integrating figural elements within the architectural framework. This detailed drawing reflects the prevailing aesthetic and spiritual values of its time, encapsulating a discourse between form and faith. Consider how the artist uses line and space to create a sense of height and reverence, inviting contemplation on the sacred object it is designed to hold.