Gebed 1822 - 1883

"Gebed" (Prayer), created by Rombertus Julianus van Arum between 1822 and 1883, depicts a poignant scene of a man and a young girl praying together. The intimate portrayal of faith and devotion within a domestic setting is a hallmark of Dutch Romanticism. This black and white print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sense of quiet solemnity through its detailed rendering of the figures' clasped hands and the surrounding furnishings. The artwork's small scale, measuring 170 mm in height and 214 mm in width, further emphasizes the intimate and personal nature of the scene.