Weekday Sketchers at the Peace Fountain, St. John the Divine
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St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights is America's answer to the great cathedrals of Europe. Standing in all of its Gothic glory and still under construction after more than 100 years, St. John's offers us a trove of sketching possibilities: the cathedral, both inside and out, the magnificent Peace Fountain and the beautiful gardens surrounding the many buildings on its almost 12 acre property.
This week we will be sketching the exterior of the building and specifically the Peace Fountain, located just to the south of the cathedral. Standing almost 40 feet in the air, the fountain offers endless scenes of angels and devils, animals and humans and mythological figures that portray the struggle of good over evil. Try to capture it all or just concentrate on small portions of the fountain. Even the railings around the fountain have wonderful sculptures to sketch.
Don't like the fountain, no problem, sketch the amazing building or wander through the rose garden, sculpture garden or biblical garden. Truly there is something here for everyone.
For more information about the Peace Fountain click here:
https://gregwyattsculpture.com/bronze/peace-fountain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Fountain
DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 17, 2024
STARTING TIME: 10L30 AM
LOCATION: ST. JOHN THE DIVINE PEACE FOUNTAIN
AMSTERDAM AVE AND 111 STREET
TRANSPORTATION: 1 TRAIN TO CATHEDRAL PARKWAY /110 ST
B R C TO CATHEDRAL PARKWAY 110 STREET
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- Plenty of seats but bringing a stool gives you options.
- Water and bathrooms available nearby
- Bring lunch or purchase it along the way.
