Dammende monniken 1814 - 1879

"Dammende monniken" (Playing Draughts Monks) is a lithograph by Willem Pieter Hoevenaar, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes and portraits. Created between 1814 and 1879, this work depicts a group of monks engrossed in a game of draughts, highlighting the quiet moments of daily life within a monastic setting. The piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the lives of these religious figures and exemplifies Hoevenaar's ability to capture the nuances of human interaction.