Praying monk 1896

"Praying Monk", painted by Gustav Kilb in 1896, is a depiction of a monk in prayer. The monk is kneeling with his head bowed in prayer, his hands clasped together. The painting is set in a monastic interior, with books, candles, and a crucifix visible in the background. Kilb captures the monk's devotion and the solemn atmosphere of the scene. The painting is now in the Städel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany. The work is a powerful example of Kilb's ability to capture religious themes with a sense of realism and emotional depth.