Vilnius Cathedral

Inspired by Vilnius’ architecture and its natural features, Michał Siewruk created woodcuts and etchings during the interwar period. In this view of the façade of Vilnius Cathedral, he rearranged the static Classical symmetry devised by the architect Laurynas Gucevičius, broke it up asymmetrically, and blocked part of it with the bell tower. He used sharply contrasting light, firm dynamic lines, and a decorative styling of clouds to create a dynamic and modern paraphrase of the central square of the city.

Source: Law firm Valiunas Ellex art album VILNIUS. TOPOPHILIA I (2014). Compiler and author Laima Laučkaitė
Expositions: “Vilnius. Topophilia. Views of Vilnius from the collection of the law firm Ellex Valiunas”, 5 October – 26 November 2017, National Gallery of Art, Vilnius (curator Laima Laučkaitė)

Inspired by Vilnius’ architecture and its natural features, Michał Siewruk created woodcuts and etchings during the interwar period. In this view of the façade of Vilnius Cathedral, he rearranged the static Classical symmetry devised by the architect Laurynas Gucevičius, broke it up asymmetrically, and blocked part of it with the bell tower. He used sharply contrasting light, firm dynamic lines, and a decorative styling of clouds to create a dynamic and modern paraphrase of the central square of the city.

Source: Law firm Valiunas Ellex art album VILNIUS. TOPOPHILIA I (2014). Compiler and author Laima Laučkaitė
Expositions: “Vilnius. Topophilia. Views of Vilnius from the collection of the law firm Ellex Valiunas”, 5 October – 26 November 2017, National Gallery of Art, Vilnius (curator Laima Laučkaitė)