Monnik met een knijpbril in profiel 1680 - 1740

"Monnik met een knijpbril in profiel" (Monk with a pince-nez in profile) is an etching by Matthijs Pool, created between 1680 and 1740. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a monk in profile, wearing a simple robe and spectacles. Pool's skill is evident in the detailed rendering of the monk's features and the subtle play of light and shadow. The etching provides a glimpse into the life of a religious figure during the 17th and 18th centuries.