Pleidooi van een monnik 1826 - 1886

"Pleidooi van een monnik" (Plea of a Monk), created between 1826 and 1886 by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter (1811-1886), is a black and white etching on paper depicting a monk delivering a passionate speech to a crowd. This historical artwork, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, captures the monk's fervent plea, emphasizing the importance of religious conviction in a tense and potentially adversarial environment. The etching's stark contrasts and detailed figures create a captivating sense of drama and depth.