Monnik met sleutels Possibly 1670 - 1724

"Monnik met sleutels" (Monk with Keys) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacob Gole, created between 1670 and 1724. The artwork depicts a caricature of a monk holding a bunch of keys, symbolizing his ability to access Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. The inscription below the image satirizes the corruption of the Catholic Church, suggesting that access to these realms is dependent on monetary offerings. This satirical print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the social and religious tensions of the 17th and 18th centuries.