Galerij met bogen, mogelijk een kerkinterieur c. 1873

This drawing, "Galerij met bogen, mogelijk een kerkinterieur," was created by Johannes Bosboom. The sketch, with its delicate pencil lines on paper, captures what appears to be the interior of a church, focusing on its architectural framework. Bosboom's approach to structure is evident in his use of line. The lines intersect to form a grid-like structure, where arches and columns suggest spatial depth and a sense of architectural grandeur. The composition, though sparse, invites contemplation on the nature of space and form, and hints at the sublime. The light and airy quality of the drawing, achieved through minimal shading, emphasizes openness. Bosboom invites us to consider how architectural spaces reflect broader cultural and philosophical ideas. The structure implies a semiotic system of signs and codes, which may have influenced the artwork's creation and reception.