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A Gothic Church Interior
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Although the printmaker was unfamiliar with geometrical perspective, he nevertheless succeeded in creating a convincing illusion of space. Here he tried out all kinds of tactics: an asymmetrical vantage point from a diagonally placed threshold, receding colonnades, and the effect of the cast shadows. The sheet could thus serve as a model for painters, sculptors, and cabinetmakers.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineA Gothic Church Interior. c. 1490. Meester W met de Sleutel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
