Toelichting bij de tekening van het Arminiaans Serpent 1710 - 1720

This 18th-century manuscript, created by an anonymous artist, provides a detailed account of the "Arminian Serpent," a metaphorical representation of the Arminian theological doctrine, which challenged the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. The document lists the individuals involved in the creation of the "Serpent" and details their roles in the construction of the elaborate structure. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers valuable insight into the religious debates and intellectual climate of the Dutch Golden Age.