Kloostergang van het hospitaal te Lier met zusters bij een put 1851 - 1909

Théodore Joseph Cleynhens, a Belgian artist known for his detailed etchings, created this piece titled "Kloostergang van het hospitaal te Lier met zusters bij een put" between 1851 and 1909. The artwork, measuring 176 mm by 237 mm, depicts a cloister within a hospital in Lier, featuring nuns tending to a well. This detailed etching captures the architectural elements of the cloister, including the vaulted ceiling and the stone columns, as well as the figures of the nuns and the well. The artwork showcases Cleynhens' talent for depicting light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere within the cloister. The title, translated as "Cloister of the Hospital in Lier with sisters at a well," provides a historical and geographical context, offering a glimpse into the life of nuns within a hospital setting during the 19th century.