Geestelijken verwoesten een lessenaar 1728

"Geestelijken verwoesten een lessenaar" (Clerics Destroying a Lectern) is an etching by an anonymous artist, likely Dutch, dating back to 1728. The scene depicts a group of figures, possibly clergymen, destroying a lectern in a church. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small work, measuring only 90 mm by 136 mm. The detailed engraving showcases an elaborate decorative frame with candle holders on either side, emphasizing the central scene of destruction. This print likely served as a satirical commentary on religious practices, highlighting the power dynamics and conflicts within the Church.