Twee monniken in een studeervertrek c. 1847 - 1863

"Twee monniken in een studeervertrek" (Two Monks in a Study), a lithograph by Johan Hendrik Koelman, depicts two monks in a dimly lit room intently studying a large book. The detailed rendering of the figures' faces and robes, along with the meticulously crafted furniture and room details, highlights Koelman's skill as a draftsman. This artwork, dating from 1847 to 1863, showcases the artist's focus on capturing the quiet contemplation and scholarly pursuit of the monks, creating a sense of peaceful solitude. This lithograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into monastic life and the importance of learning in the 19th century.