Kartuizers in een kloostergang 1832

"Kartuizers in een kloostergang" (Carthusians in a Cloister) is a lithograph by Charles Marie Bouton created in 1832. The artwork depicts a cloister scene with three Carthusian monks, wearing their distinctive white habits, sitting in a cloister and reading books. The setting is a serene and contemplative one, conveying the quiet and peaceful nature of the monastic life. Bouton's work, known for its meticulous detail and realistic style, captures the atmosphere of the cloister through the use of light and shadow. The lithograph was likely intended for a general audience, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a monastic order.