Monnik met een gesel Possibly 1670 - 1724

This etching by Jacob Gole, titled *Monnik met een gesel*, depicts a monk holding a whip and a small figure. The monk's expression is fierce, his eyes wide with anger, while the small figure holds a book. The scene is likely a satirical commentary on religious figures, questioning their actions and motivations. This print dates from the period between 1670 and 1724, a time when religious satire and criticism were prominent in Dutch art. The artwork's dimensions, 115 mm by 90 mm, suggest it may have been part of a larger series or publication. *Monnik met een gesel* offers viewers a glimpse into the social and religious climate of the 17th and 18th centuries.