Arminiaanse slang met de samenzweerders tegen Maurits, 1623 1623

This 1623 engraving, titled "Arminian Serpent with the Conspirators against Maurice," depicts a political and religious struggle in the Dutch Republic. The artwork, attributed to an anonymous artist, uses symbolic imagery to portray the perceived dangers of Arminianism, a theological movement that challenged Calvinist doctrines. The central image shows a tree with intertwined roots, representing the interconnected nature of the conspiracy. The serpent, embodying Arminianism, is depicted as a treacherous force. Surrounding the tree are portraits of individuals, including prominent Arminians, who are depicted as conspirators against the authority of Maurice of Nassau, the Prince of Orange. The artwork's graphic design and stark imagery effectively convey the anxieties and divisions of the time, highlighting a key period in Dutch history and religious conflict.