Monniken in gebed 1831 - 1904

"Monniken in gebed" (Monks in Prayer) is an etching by Belgian artist Arnoud Schaepkens, created between 1831 and 1904. The artwork depicts a group of monks engaged in prayer, with one monk kneeling on the ground and the others standing behind him, their heads bowed in devotion. The hatching technique and detailed rendering of the monks' robes and postures contribute to the solemn and introspective atmosphere of the scene. This small-scale drawing, measuring 223 mm in height and 180 mm in width, provides a glimpse into Schaepkens' artistic style and his interest in capturing the nuances of human expression.