Gebed voor een Mariakapel before 1841

"Gebed voor een Mariakapel" (Prayer for a Marian Chapel) is a 19th-century etching by Hendrik Jozef Franciscus van der Poorten, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a rural landscape scene featuring a small chapel in the foreground, two cows grazing in the road, and several figures. The artist employs a delicate and detailed style, capturing the soft light and shadows of the Dutch countryside. The composition emphasizes the chapel as a central element, suggesting a sense of religious devotion and tranquility. This artwork is a fine example of van der Poorten's mastery in capturing the essence of rural Dutch life.