Onwetendheid verhult dat de vrede slechts schijn is 1604

"Onwetendheid verhult dat de vrede slechts schijn is" (Ignorance conceals that peace is only an illusion) is an engraving by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, dated 1604. The work depicts a scene of deception, with a figure of peace, labeled "Pax Falsa" (False Peace) perched precariously on a signpost. The engraving is part of a series of prints that explore the themes of knowledge and ignorance, warning viewers to be aware of the false promises of the world. The scene is visually complex, with a variety of figures and symbols that contribute to the overall message of the work. Coornhert, a prominent humanist scholar and writer, employed engravings to disseminate his ideas on moral and political matters, making this work an important example of his artistic and intellectual output.