Aftocht der Jansenisten 1654

This etching by Abraham Bosse, titled "Aftocht der Jansenisten," depicts the defeat of the Jansenists, a religious group who clashed with the Catholic Church in 17th-century France. The image portrays a chaotic scene with figures fleeing from the Pope, symbolizing the triumph of the Catholic Church over the Jansenist movement. Created in 1654, this artwork provides a visual representation of a significant historical and religious conflict. The detailed figures and dramatic composition, characteristic of Bosse's style, contribute to the powerful storytelling of the piece. The etching's small size, 200mm by 258mm, allows for intimate viewing and further emphasizes the immediacy of the event it depicts.