Optocht van de leden van de Ligue in Parijs, 1593 c. 1593

"Optocht van de leden van de Ligue in Parijs, 1593" was created by Pieter van der Keere. The print illustrates a parade of armed members of the Catholic League in Paris. The League emerged during a time of intense religious conflict in France, marked by a struggle for power between Catholics and Protestants. The print vividly portrays the fervor and military strength of the League, reflecting the charged atmosphere of Paris as a center of religious and political strife. This imagery speaks to the period's broader themes of religious identity and political allegiance. In this context, the artwork captures the emotional intensity of the conflict, inviting reflection on the human cost of ideological division. Van der Keere's print serves as a historical document and a reminder of the complex interplay between faith, power, and identity during the early modern period.