Lezende monnik 1814 - 1859

"Lezende monnik" (Reading Monk) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist David van der Kellen, dating from between 1814 and 1859. The detailed, cross-hatched lines create a sense of depth and texture in the composition, depicting a monk seated at a desk, absorbed in his reading. The artwork showcases van der Kellen's mastery of realism and highlights the quiet solitude of monastic life. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the drawing measures 81 mm in height and 69 mm in width.