Monnik en een huilende man Possibly 1670 - 1724

Jacob Gole's etching, "Monnik en een huilende man," depicts a dramatic scene of a monk confronting a weeping man. Dated between 1670 and 1724, the small-scale work is an example of the artist's characteristic use of strong contrasts and emotive expressions. The monk's fierce expression and the man's tearful face suggest a tense confrontation. The scene is set within a circular frame, emphasizing the immediacy of the encounter. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its artistic merit and the significance of Gole's contributions to Dutch art.