Monnik met een pijp Possibly 1670 - 1724

"Monnik met een pijp" (Monk with a Pipe) is an etching by Jacob Gole, a Dutch artist who was active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This small, intimate portrait, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a monk with a humorous and satirical bent, as he enjoys a pipe. This work is an example of the satirical art popular during the Baroque period, often questioning social norms and religious hypocrisy. The etching's subtle details and realistic portrayal of the monk's features bring this character to life.