Twee monniken 1478 - 1482

"Twee monniken" (Two Monks) is a 15th-century engraving by the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet, a Netherlandish printmaker. The artwork depicts two monks seated in a room, one reading a book, the other gazing off in contemplation. The meticulous detail of the figures and the architectural elements, rendered with fine lines, typify the style of the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet. The engraving's small size (95mm x 78mm) speaks to the intimate nature of the scene, likely intended for private contemplation.