Monnik en een vrouw 1670 - 1704

"Monnik en een vrouw" (Monk and a Woman) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Dusart, known for his genre scenes often depicting humorous situations. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a monk offering a woman a drink while holding a shoe in his other hand. The woman, seated on a chair, is engrossed in her own drink, seemingly unfazed by the monk's antics. This playful composition, with its focus on everyday activities, is typical of Dusart's style and reflects the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the portrayal of ordinary life.