Abt Albrecht überrascht Diether beim MalenIllustration zu_ Heinrich Steinhausen, „Irmela. Eine Geschichte aus alter Zeit“, Prachtausgabe, Leipzig_ Georg Böhme, [1884], S. 11 c. 1884

Wilhelm Steinhausen’s “Abt Albrecht überrascht Diether beim Malen” is a graphite drawing created in c. 1884 for an illustrated edition of the novel “Irmela”. The drawing depicts a scene from the novel, featuring monks in a medieval setting. One monk is painting on a scaffold while two others appear to have interrupted him, adding a dramatic element to the scene. The overall style is realistic and detailed, capturing the mood of the story. The artwork is currently part of the Städel Museum collection.