De kerk onder vuur, 1553 1553

"De kerk onder vuur" (The Church Under Fire) is a 16th-century woodcut by Meester FSW, depicting a scene of religious persecution. The image shows a church besieged by soldiers, with a ladder leading to its door. Above, three figures in the clouds represent the Holy Trinity, offering protection. The artwork's detail and symbolism suggest a commentary on the turbulent religious climate of 16th-century Europe, possibly reflecting the Protestant Reformation or the persecution of Protestants.