Drie mannen staan op een schip rondom een monnik met rozenkrans in zijn handen 1868

This etching, created by Adolphe Alexandre Dillens in 1868, depicts a monk surrounded by three men on a ship. The monk, positioned centrally, holds a rosary in his hands, appearing solemn and contemplative. The figures surrounding him seem to be interacting with him, but their expressions remain unclear, leaving the scene open to interpretation. The composition is intimate and focused on the central monk, highlighting the theme of faith and contemplation in the face of the unknown, a common theme in 19th-century art. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale piece, measuring 240mm in height and 160mm in width, suggesting an intimate setting for its viewing.