Kerkje of klooster bij Bologna 1787

Daniël Dupré sketched “Kerkje of klooster bij Bologna” using pen in brown and grey ink and brush in grey ink. This monochrome landscape drawing uses gentle washes of grey ink to model the simple architectural forms of the church and its surrounding environment, creating a serene and contemplative mood. Dupré manipulates the elements of line and form to guide our perception. The composition, with the church set atop a hill, emphasizes a sense of elevation and spiritual aspiration, drawing the eye upward and across the landscape. Notice how the use of linear perspective is subtle but effective, suggesting depth and distance. The delicate, almost hesitant lines capture the architecture with precision while softening the overall effect to create a sense of peace. The light-and-shadow play accentuates the architectural details, rendering the church not just as a building, but as a structure deeply embedded within its natural setting. Through his manipulation of light, form, and line, Dupré invites us to reflect on the intersection of human construction and the natural world.