Hoofd van een monnik 1894

"Hoofd van een monnik" (Head of a Monk) is an etching created by Auguste Danse in 1894. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a close-up portrait of a monk, captured in a contemplative moment. The artist uses bold lines and chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the monk's weathered face and the folds of his robe. This print exemplifies Danse's mastery of etching, his ability to capture the human form with both realism and expressiveness, and his penchant for depicting spiritual figures in their everyday moments.