The night in Brun's hermitage c. 1884

Wilhelm Steinhausen’s “The Night in Brun’s Hermitage” (c. 1884) depicts a somber scene of a man in a monk's robe, seated and distraught, as a woman lies in bed beside him. The scene is rendered in shades of gray, suggesting a somber atmosphere. A faint figure in the background, possibly an angel, adds to the sense of spirituality and the unknown. The work, currently housed at the Städel Museum, invites viewers to contemplate the nature of faith and human suffering, showcasing Steinhausen’s skill in capturing raw emotion through delicate brushstrokes.