Schrijvende monnik c. 1910

"Schrijvende monnik" (Writing Monk), a 1910 artwork by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink, showcases a monk hunched over a desk in a warmly lit chamber, writing intently. Wierink's detailed style is evident in the intricate details of the monk's habit and the setting. The upper section of the work is framed by a grid of arches featuring a fox, a female figure, a knight, and a religious figure, hinting at the themes of wisdom, faith, and the pursuit of knowledge that resonate throughout the composition. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.