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Antiek Portret van een Monnik – C. Knorr (1897) – Olieverf op Doek
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Offered is a striking 19th-century oil painting on canvas by the artist C. Knorr, dated 1897. This evocative portrait depicts a monk in deep contemplation, captured in a classic "Memento Mori" style.
The painting is rich with symbolism, featuring an hourglass representing the passage of time and a crucifix held in prayerful hands. The artist has used a masterful chiaroscuro technique, where the light sharply highlights the texture of the monk’s white beard and the worn pages of the book against a dark, atmospheric background.
Details:
• Artist: C. Knorr (Signed and dated lower right, 1897)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Period: Late 19th Century (Academic/Realism)
• Condition: Good antique condition with beautiful, authentic craquelure consistent with its 125+ year age.
• Frame: Housed in a classic tiered wooden frame with gold-tone accents.
This piece is perfect for an interior looking for a sense of history, gravity, and timeless European character.
Nederlandse Beschrijving
Titel: Antiek Memento Mori Portret – Monnik met Zandloper – C. Knorr (1897)
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ConditionGoodColorsBrown, Taupe, CremeMaterialOtherNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight60 cmWidth50 cm
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Private sellerMaastricht, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 0 sales