Monnik toont een boek aan een vrouw, 13e eeuw 1864 - 1865

"Monnik toont een boek aan een vrouw" (Monk shows a book to a woman) is a black and white drawing created by Frans Molenaar in 1864-1865. The artwork depicts a monk in a robe showing a book to a seated woman. They are in a room with a large fireplace and ornate wall paneling. The scene is rendered in detail, capturing the textures of the clothing, furniture and stone architecture. Molenaar's style is illustrative, focusing on storytelling and capturing the atmosphere of the period. The artwork's size and format suggest it was likely intended for a book or a magazine.