Monnik 1659 - 1740

"Monnik" is an etching by Jan van der Bruggen, a Dutch artist who lived from 1649 to 1709. This work was created between 1659 and 1740, and it depicts a monk in a hooded robe. The monk is shown holding a rosary and a skull, possibly symbolizing mortality or religious contemplation. This print was made using the etching technique, a process of incising lines into a metal plate and using acid to create the image. Van der Bruggen is known for his detailed and realistic depictions of religious figures, as seen in this small-scale work, measuring just 139 mm in height and 105 mm in width.