Monk at Prayer 1821

"Monk at Prayer" is a powerful charcoal drawing by Eugène Delacroix, created in 1821. The drawing depicts a monk in deep prayer, his head bowed and hands clasped, with a skull and rosary beads lying nearby. The use of shading and line work adds to the dramatic and melancholic atmosphere, highlighting the monk's solitude and contemplation of mortality. Delacroix was known for his dramatic and romantic style, and this drawing is a fine example of his ability to capture raw emotion.