Jansenisten en monniken zeef, 1705 1706 - 1707

Carel Allard’s “Jansenisten en monniken zeef, 1705” is a satirical etching, created between 1706 and 1707, depicting the religious and political tensions in the Netherlands during the early 18th century. The artwork is a commentary on the Jansenist controversy, a theological dispute that divided the Catholic Church, and it satirizes the conflict between Jansenists and monks. The work, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of chaos and confusion, with figures representing both sides of the dispute engaged in a struggle for power and control. Allard’s sharp, detailed etching style is typical of the Dutch Golden Age, and his work offers a unique insight into the social and religious landscape of his time.