Ontwerp voor raam in het Amsterdams Lyceum 1927

This is a design for a window in the Amsterdam Lyceum, created by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. The figure is constructed from strong lines and flat, geometric colour planes, reminiscent of stained glass. The muted palette of blues, purples, greens, and browns, adds to the solemn mood. The composition is carefully structured, with the figure centrally placed, anchoring the design. Holst employs a visual language that emphasizes the structural elements. We see how the human form is reduced to its essential components: the planes of the body, the set of the jaw. The artist transforms the human figure into an arrangement of geometric shapes, each contributing to the overall form. The interplay of these shapes creates a sense of depth. Consider how Holst destabilizes traditional representations of the human form. By fragmenting the figure into geometric segments, he challenges our conventional understanding, prompting new ways of perceiving the relationship between form and meaning. The window design serves not just as a decorative element but also as a catalyst for intellectual engagement.