Kinderen schenken geld aan monniken 1879

"Kinderen schenken geld aan monniken" (Children Giving Money to Monks) is an 1879 engraving by Adolphe Gusman, a Belgian artist. The scene depicts a group of children, some dressed in rags, offering coins to a group of monks. The setting suggests a church or monastery, and the children's actions point to the practice of giving alms, a common charitable act in the past. This artwork, with its detailed depiction of figures and setting, offers a glimpse into the societal dynamics of the 19th century, highlighting the importance of religion and charitable giving in the lives of ordinary people.