Monk Meditating near a Ruin by Moonlight, 1862 Frederik Marinus Kruseman
Immerse yourself in the enchanting scene of a moonlit, ivy-clad Gothic ruin, nestled near Brussels. To the left, a gentle brook meanders through a landscape dotted with towering pine trees that fade into the distance. At the forefront, perched on a stone, a monk is lost deep in contemplation. This captivating piece captures the ruins of the Villers-la-Ville Abbey in all their haunting beauty.
