Satirisch portret van een paus 1549 - 1574

This satirical portrait of a Pope, created by an anonymous artist in the 16th century, is a woodcut depicting a grotesquely rendered Pope wearing a multi-layered crown overflowing with religious symbols. The head is surrounded by a decorative border, which features grotesque figures and a scroll containing text in German. The image is a strong example of 16th-century satirical printmaking, often used to criticize religious figures and institutions. It speaks to the anxieties and debates surrounding the Reformation during this period, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural landscape of the time.