Gezicht op Delft met de Oude Kerk c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen created this sketch, titled "Gezicht op Delft met de Oude Kerk," using graphite on paper. Notice the vertical composition that draws your eye from the bottom to the top of the page. The sketch is dominated by a subdued palette of greys and whites. Eversen plays with texture through the density of his marks, creating depth and shadow. Here, Eversen uses rapid, gestural lines to capture a fleeting moment. This technique diverges from the highly detailed, polished style often associated with architectural renderings, suggesting a move towards prioritizing the subjective experience of viewing architecture. The sketch almost dissolves into abstraction at points. The architectural elements are hinted at rather than precisely defined. This challenges the traditional purpose of architectural drawing. The use of line and form suggests an understanding of semiotics, where signs and symbols convey meaning beyond their literal representation. This functions aesthetically, inviting us to reconsider the relationship between representation and reality within architectural art. It acknowledges that art is not about fixed meanings but open interpretations.