Monnik met uitgestoken tong Possibly 1670 - 1724

Jacob Gole's etching, "Monnik met uitgestoken tong," depicts a caricature of a monk with a protruding tongue, creating a humorous and satirical image. The monk's facial features are exaggerated, and the inscription below suggests a critique of deceit and hypocrisy. The work, dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century, offers a glimpse into social commentary and the use of satire in Dutch art during that period. The Rijksmuseum houses this small print, measuring 115 mm high and 90 mm wide.