Staande geestelijke bij katheder met crucifix en bijbel 1834 - 1862

"Staande geestelijke bij katheder met crucifix en bijbel" is a watercolor drawing by Pieter Marinus van de Laar, created between 1834 and 1862. The artwork depicts a figure in a clerical robe standing at a lectern, holding a book with a crucifix behind him. The work captures the solemnity of religious practice and the power of faith, and is executed in a style typical of 19th-century Dutch Romanticism. Van de Laar was a prolific artist and illustrator, known for his detailed portrayals of people and scenes from daily life, and this work reflects his mastery of detail and nuanced expression.