Monnik zittend met boek en gevouwen handen in een koorbank 1841 - 1886

This etching, created by Belgian artist Constantin Meunier between 1841 and 1886, depicts a monk seated in a choir stall, holding a book with clasped hands. The monk is the focus of the composition, shown in profile and seemingly lost in contemplation. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the figure's solidity and the texture of his clothing. The background suggests a church interior, hinting at the monk's monastic life and his quiet devotion. Meunier, known for his depictions of working-class subjects, captured the solemnity and serenity of this religious figure with remarkable sensitivity.