Portret van Edward Petre 1691

"Portret van Edward Petre" (1691) is a portrait etching by Jacob Gole (1660-1737), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts Edward Petre, a controversial figure in English history, in profile, his face slightly distorted and his expression sardonic. The inscription below the portrait, written in French, mocks Petre, accusing him of failing to convert England and Scotland to Catholicism. This satirical etching reveals the cultural and political tensions of the late 17th century and provides a glimpse into the artist's perspective on Edward Petre's political and religious activities.