Dikke monnik in het hellevuur 1724

"Dikke monnik in het hellevuur" (Fat Monk in Hellfire) is a satirical etching by Jacob Gole, a Dutch artist known for his humorous depictions of religious figures. Created in 1724, the work shows a portly monk dressed in a hooded robe, standing amidst flames with a sardonic grin. The etching is held by the Rijksmuseum and measures 231 mm in height and 180 mm in width, highlighting Gole's talent for capturing human foibles with a touch of the macabre. This work exemplifies the satirical genre popular in the 18th century, where religious figures were often depicted with humor and criticism.