Portret van een monnik c. 1450 - 1474

This silverpoint drawing, created between 1450 and 1474, is a powerful portrait of a monk by the Italian Renaissance artist Pisanello. The detail in the monk's face, especially around the eyes and the beard, highlights Pisanello's mastery of capturing realistic human expression. The simple composition, focused on the monk's head and shoulders, draws the viewer's attention to the subject's contemplative gaze, typical of devotional art of the period. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Pisanello's skill and his contribution to the development of portraiture in the Renaissance.