Thursday, September 8, 2016

Sketching the 'New' Church of Delft!

Although it was long due, finally I stepped out and drew the New Church of Delft! 

Even though it is called New church or Nieuwe Kerk in Dutch, it was built in 1496. So why is it called the New Church you ask? Because of the glorious and slightly tilted Old Church built in 1246. That, I believe is as creative naming could get here.
Draft 1
The New Church is situated in the Historic center of Delft, which is a place I love going to mostly because of how beautiful and lively the area usually is. The statue you can spot at the bottom of the drawing is of Victor Hugo and the people next to it are completely imaginary as it was rather crowded that day hence most of the bottom part of this drawing is missing/extrapolated/approximated.
Draft 2
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The new church
However highly I speak of this church, I must admit I haven't been to this church. Maybe I will next time.
Next on my list in Delft is the Oost port. Hopefully that will be soon.