Guy Sargent, Grundtvigs Church, Archival Pigment Print

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Grundtvig’s Church rises from Copenhagen’s Bispebjerg district like a golden organ of brick and light. Built from five million pale … Read more Grundtvig’s Church rises from Copenhagen’s Bispebjerg district like a golden organ of brick and light. Built from five million pale yellow bricks, it unites Gothic grandeur with Nordic simplicity. Designed by architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, the church possesses a striking visual elegance and restraint, both inside and out. Completed in 1940, it stands as one of Denmark’s most distinctive architectural achievements. Inside, the space is austere yet luminous - soaring vaults, endless verticals, and soft light create a sense of calm reverence. There is no ornament, only pure form and silence, where light itself becomes the decoration and space feels sacred. In the southern aisle hangs a model sailing ship - a familiar presence in many churches. Its symbolism is layered: the ship as a vessel of salvation, carrying souls safely through the storms of life toward the eternal shore.

Limited Edition Archival Inkjet Giclée Print.

• 48cm x 68cm - 19 3/4" x 27 1/2" (Includes border) Edition of 25. Signed by Maker See less