Look closely at Pieter Jansz. Saenredam's painting The Interior of St. Bavo, Haarlem. List phrases that describe the painting's mood:

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Capture the mood of this painting in a poetic stanza. Select words and phrases from the list above. Add, adjust, and arrange words to create a stanza of a poem:

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To prepare for his final compositions, Saenredam drew architectural elements in a place with detailed precision. 

Draw a detail of an interior in the box below. Try and capture as much of the detail as possible.

List words and phrases that describe 
the interior you drew:

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Based on his initial drawings, Saenredam would add or adjust details to create a final composition that is slightly different than the actual interior. Add or adjust a few details to your drawing.

Write a poem about your drawing using the following guiding prompts: 
1.	Circle the most descriptive words and phrases on the list on the prior page. 
2.	What else can you say about your drawing? For example, why did you choose that detail? Does the detail serve a decorative or functional purpose? Would people walking into the interior notice the detail? Why or why not? What other details did you add or adjust?  Why? What mood would you would like to convey in your drawing? 

Write more phrases about your drawing below:
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Arrange, add, and adjust words you listed on both pages to create a poem about your drawing:
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