Paapse piramide 1600 - 1624

This anonymous engraving, titled "Paapse piramide", depicts a pyramidal structure formed entirely of intertwined snakes. The visual symbolism of the image is clear: the snakes represent the evils of the Papist Church, a view common among Protestant communities during this period. The text accompanying the image further emphasizes this interpretation, using biblical references to condemn the Papacy. The artist's identity remains unknown, but this piece, created between 1600 and 1624, is a striking example of the fierce religious debates that characterized the early modern era.