H. Benedictus als kluizenaar ontvangt geschenken van landlieden 1585 - 1692

This anonymous red chalk drawing from the 17th century depicts the hermit Benedictus receiving gifts from villagers. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and a rocky outcropping. The central figure of Benedictus stands in the left foreground, while a group of villagers approach him from the right. The villagers are carrying gifts such as baskets of fruit and flowers, as well as a lamb and a dog. The drawing is a poignant example of Dutch art's interest in the lives of religious figures. The detail and expressiveness of the figures is notable. The drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.