Abbot of the Eekhout Abbey

About this work

This painting shows a man dressed in religious attire, holding a book and a staff. He is wearing a long, dark robe with a white fur-trimmed vest over it, and a black hat with a white band. The background is a solid gold color. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking off to the side. The book he is holding is bound in red leather, and the staff has an ornate gold handle. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. The painting is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, where you can see more works by Albrecht De Vriendt.