Hoofd van een monnik 1894

"Hoofd van een monnik" (Head of a Monk) is an 1894 etching by Belgian artist Auguste Danse, a prominent figure in the Realist movement. The work is a powerful portrait of a monk, depicted in a simple, direct style. Danse's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, while the monk's somber expression conveys a sense of quiet contemplation. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.