Tekstblad bij de prent van Henricus Slatius, met hand- en voetboeien, 1623 1623

This broadside, made in 1623 by an anonymous artist, uses a text to describe the capture of Henricus Slatius. Slatius was a controversial Remonstrant preacher who opposed the dominant Calvinist theology of the time in the Netherlands. This broadside reveals the intersection of religious and political conflict during the early 17th century. Slatius, a figure of resistance against the established religious order, found himself accused of heresy and treason. The text accuses Slatius of hypocrisy, betrayal, and leading his followers astray, painting him as a deceiver who cloaks his wickedness in false piety. Broadsides like this one were used as tools to shape public opinion, contributing to a climate of intolerance. It reflects an environment in which religious dissent was not only frowned upon but actively suppressed. This piece reflects the emotional intensity of religious conflict, and how easily such fervor could turn into persecution.