A Gothic Church Interior, Meester W met de Sleutel, c. 1490
engraving, h 164mm × w 133mm More details
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.
