Monnik met een doornenkrans op het hoofd, van achteren gezien 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht made this drawing of a monk with a crown of thorns, viewed from behind, using graphite pencil on paper. The choice of graphite as a medium influences the artwork’s appearance, lending a softness to the folds of the monk's habit. Notice how the artist utilizes the inherent qualities of graphite, varying the pressure to create a range of tonal values from light to dark. This simple material is capable of expressing deep emotion, and allows for a quick and efficient way of working. The technique employed engages with a long lineage of artistic traditions rooted in drawing and sketching. Here, it is used to capture the somber dignity of monastic life. Paying attention to materials, making, and context is essential to fully understand the depth of meaning within an artwork like this, challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.