Allegorie ter ere van de jansenisten, 1724 1724

This 1724 engraving, created by an anonymous artist, is titled "Allegory in Honor of the Jansenists." The work depicts a complex scene with numerous figures and symbols, reflecting the theological and political controversies surrounding the Jansenist movement in 18th-century Europe. The composition centers on a figure of a woman, likely representing the Jansenist cause, who stands in the middle of a ray of light emerging from an arched gateway, symbolizing the truth and purity of their beliefs. The image provides a visual commentary on the complex struggles of the Jansenists, highlighting their commitment to their principles and their opposition to the Catholic Church's authority. The intricate details and symbolic representations in the print offer a window into the religious and social debates of the period.