Twee karthuizer monniken 1830

This drawing, "Two Carthusian Monks," was created by Camille-Joseph-Etienne Roqueplan. It captures an intimate scene of monastic life through its composition and tonal qualities. The eye is immediately drawn to the monks. Roqueplan uses chiaroscuro to model their figures, robes, and faces. The dark and light contrast heightens the sense of piety. The architecture, depicted with detailed line work, frames the monks, embedding them within the stone structure of their spiritual environment. The use of vertical lines in the architecture and the figures gives a sense of solemnity and order. The artist has focused on the monks' quiet devotion, rendered through a study of light, shadow, and structured composition. The drawing invites a contemplation on the themes of faith, simplicity, and the monastic pursuit of enlightenment. How does the artist use stark black ink to invite an emotional response?