Knielende vrouw voor een geestelijke c. 1843 - 1864

"Knielende vrouw voor een geestelijke" (Kneeling Woman Before a Priest), a pen-and-ink drawing by Louis Royer, depicts a woman kneeling in prayer before a priest holding a crucifix. The drawing, created sometime between 1843 and 1864, exhibits Royer's signature expressive style and focus on religious subject matter. The scene is set in a simple interior with a window and a table, adding to the intimate and contemplative atmosphere. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into Royer's artistic practice and the religious devotion of his time.