Nieuwe Kerk, Delft

1939

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of the interior of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, showcasing its Gothic architecture. The image captures the tall columns, arches, and high windows that allow light to stream through, creating a play of light and shadow. The perspective provides a view of a corridor with columns. The drawing is monochromatic, using shades of grey to convey depth and texture. The artist rendered the ornate details of the architecture. The date "8-IV-39" suggests the artwork may have been created on April 8, 1939.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; to the M. C. Escher Foundation, Baarn, The Netherlands, 1968–72. Dr. Ronald H. Cordover, Franklin Lakes, NJ; gift to NGA, 1985.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1980

  • M. C. Escher Archive: Drawings, 106 microfiche, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague and Interdocumentation Company, Zug, Switzerland, 1980: no. 509.

Inscriptions

upper left in black crayon: NIEUWE KERK / DELFT / 8-IV-39; lower right verso in graphite: T821-x-1971

Watermarks

INGRES

Wikidata ID

Q64594515

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