Uittocht van de remonstrantse predikanten, 1619 1619

This print, made in the Netherlands in 1619 by an anonymous artist, depicts the expulsion of Remonstrant preachers. It connects to the wider social and cultural context of religious conflict in the Dutch Republic. The image creates meaning through visual codes, cultural references, and historical associations with the conflict between the Remonstrants and Counter-Remonstrants. Specific features of Dutch culture, such as religious tensions and political movements, influenced the artwork. It comments on the social structures of its time, critiquing the religious intolerance. The print offers a glimpse into the institutional histories and power dynamics of the era. Understanding this artwork better relies on historical sources, theological debates, and political pamphlets. Art becomes meaningful through its social and institutional context.