Ontwerp voor raam in het Zuidertransept van de Dom te Utrecht 1878 - 1938

"Ontwerp voor raam in het Zuidertransept van de Dom te Utrecht," a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, is a design for a stained glass window in the southern transept of Utrecht's Dom church. Dated between 1878 and 1938, the artwork is a stunning example of Holst's late-career style, featuring a highly stylized and geometric approach to the human form. The drawing, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, presents a close-up view of a bearded male figure, his face rendered in intricate detail with bold lines and shaded areas. The design envisions the stained glass window as a series of fragmented, interlocked shapes, evoking the dynamism and complexity of human existence. The artwork is a testament to Holst's artistic evolution and his keen interest in incorporating modern artistic sensibilities into traditional religious iconography.