Buste van een monnik 1831 - 1904

"Buste van een monnik" is an etching by Belgian artist Arnoud Schaepkens, created between 1831 and 1904. This small work, measuring just 46mm x 29mm, depicts a close-up portrait of a monk, likely a study for a larger composition. The artist's use of bold, cross-hatched lines creates a sense of depth and texture, capturing the subject's furrowed brow and the rough fabric of his robes. This etching is a prime example of Schaepkens' mastery of the etching technique and his keen observation of human expression.