Broedergemeente te Zeist 1781

Abraham Hulk's 1781 "Broedergemeente te Zeist" depicts the interior of a meeting hall, likely in Zeist, Netherlands, where the Labadists (Broedergemeente), a Protestant sect founded in the 17th century, gathered. The scene shows a group of men seated on benches facing a table, with a few figures standing on a raised platform. This detailed engraving captures the sense of order and seriousness characteristic of the Labadists' gatherings. The use of hatching and shading create a sense of depth and volume in this work of art. The depiction of the Labadists' meeting offers a glimpse into their religious practices and demonstrates Hulk's ability to portray realistic scenes with meticulous detail.