Spotprent op de katholieken na hun verliezen in 1627 en 1629 by Anonymous

Spotprent op de katholieken na hun verliezen in 1627 en 1629 Possibly 1550 - 1630

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pencil drawn

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comic strip sketch

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

This anonymous etching, titled *Spotprent op de katholieken na hun verliezen in 1627 en 1629*, is a satirical print from the Dutch Golden Age. The image depicts a group of Catholic clergy in a state of despair following the defeats in the Eighty Years' War. The print is a visual commentary on the political and religious tensions of the time, expressing Protestant Dutch animosity towards the Catholic Church. The use of text throughout the image emphasizes the mocking tone of the artist, making this etching a powerful example of propaganda art.

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