De Roomse Roffel-Pot 1620

"De Roomse Roffel-Pot" is a 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist that satirizes the Catholic Church. The print depicts a caricature of a Pope being transported in a cage, while a group of people play instruments and a procession of figures follow. The image mocks the Catholic Church by suggesting that its leader is an object of ridicule and derision. "De Roomse Roffel-Pot" is a powerful example of the Dutch Golden Age's satirical engravings, a period that saw an explosion of artistic and cultural expression. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a significant work of satirical art.