Boekverbranding van De vera Religione van Johannes Volkelius in de Amsterdamse Stadstimmertuin in 1642 1780

This anonymous engraving depicts the burning of the book "De Vera Religione" by Johannes Volkelius in Amsterdam in 1642. The scene shows a group of men, likely religious officials, gathered around a pyre with flames engulfing the book. This historical event, which took place in the Amsterdam City Garden, highlights the tensions surrounding religious beliefs and freedom of expression in 17th-century Netherlands. The intricate, decorative frame surrounding the image adds to its historical significance.