Ikke anvendt tidligt udkast til Viborg Domkirkes nordre korsarms vestre væg 1890s

Joakim Skovgaard made this early draft for the north transept west wall of Viborg Cathedral with pencil and watercolor. The composition is divided into registers within an architectural framework, suggesting a sequential narrative. The muted palette and delicate lines give the work a contemplative quality. The artist uses a structure that resembles early Christian mosaics or medieval frescoes, organizing different biblical scenes within a single field. There are coded signs used to create meaning. For instance, the depiction of Christ calming the storm at the top alludes to divine power over chaos. The entry into Jerusalem near the bottom symbolizes triumph and destiny. Skovgaard employs both linear perspective and flattened space, creating a tension between realism and symbolic representation. The use of watercolor allows for translucent layers that add depth and luminosity to the scenes depicted. This piece challenges the traditional art historical separation of preparatory sketches from finished works. By integrating architectural elements into his composition, Skovgaard encourages a re-evaluation of the boundaries between art, space, and devotion.