XLVI Vernuftich Betweter 1614

"XLVI Vernuftich Betweter" (1614) is an engraving by Roemer Visscher (1547-1620) that depicts a man holding an open book and seemingly reading it. The piece is part of a series of engravings known as *Het Derde Schock*, which uses satirical imagery to comment on contemporary Dutch culture and society. This particular engraving criticizes the tendency of people to argue over scriptures and religious doctrine, likely highlighting the heated debates surrounding the Protestant Reformation in 17th-century Netherlands. The work can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum.