Monnik bedreigt een man in ketens 1724

Jacob Gole's "Monnik bedreigt een man in ketens" (1724) depicts a dramatic scene of a monk threatening a man in chains. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Gole's skill in capturing intense emotions and movement. The monk's menacing pose and the chained man's fear create a powerful visual narrative, hinting at a story of persecution or religious conflict. This small-scale work, measuring 238mm by 184mm, exhibits Gole's distinctive style, characterized by precise lines and dramatic use of light and shadow.