The Monk (2016) Original Oil Painting by Jennie Smallenbroek

The Monk – Original Oil Painting

Bring a sense of peace, contemplation, and spiritual depth into your home with The Monk, an original oil painting portraying a monk in a quiet moment of reflection.

This characterful portrait captures the serene expression and inner stillness of the monk. His thoughtful gaze and calm presence invite the viewer to pause and reflect. The painting explores themes of peace, wisdom, devotion, and contemplation, giving the portrait a quiet spiritual quality without losing its human character.

Painted in a classical realist style, the work combines careful observation with subtle expressive qualities. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the monk's features and creates a timeless atmosphere. The earthy tones and traditional approach give the painting a sense of warmth and authenticity.

The original painting measures 70 × 50 cm (27.6 × 19.7 in) and is painted on MDF. It is presented in an elegant brown wooden frame, measuring 84 × 64 cm (33.1 × 25.2 in). The painting comes ready to hang with a sturdy hanging system.

Materials used:

Oil paint, MDF wood,

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 76.2 x 93.98 x 2.54cm (framed) / 60.96 x 81.28cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits