Ontwerp voor raam in de Frederik van Sierck-kapel in de Dom te Utrecht: de verkondiging aan de herders 1878 - 1938

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst made this design for a stained-glass window, "The Annunciation to the Shepherds," in the Frederik van Sierck Chapel in Utrecht. The drawing is dominated by an architectural structure defined by pointed arches and intricate tracery. The composition is divided into rectangular panels filled with figures and pastoral scenes, all rendered in a precise, linear style. The figures are depicted with strong outlines and detailed shading. Holst employs a grid-like structure throughout the design, emphasizing the window's geometric framework. This strict organization reflects a desire to impose order and clarity, characteristic of early 20th-century interests in structure and form. The drawing’s rigid lines and planned composition reveal a belief in rational design, seeking to uncover the underlying structure of the visible world. Holst uses the window frame not just as a border but as an integral part of the artwork. This demonstrates a keen awareness of how form shapes content, inviting a continual process of seeing and interpreting the visual and cultural codes embedded within.