Antwoord op een paskwil van pater Arent tegen de Hollanders, 1615 1615

This satirical print, created in 1615 by an anonymous artist, is titled "Antwoord op een paskwil van pater Arent tegen de Hollanders" (Response to a Pamphlet by Father Arent Against the Dutch). It depicts a complex scene overflowing with symbolism, likely critical of a pamphlet written by a Catholic priest against the Dutch Protestant Republic. The print is a visual argument, employing a combination of allegorical figures and text to express its message. The artwork is a testament to the volatile political and religious landscape of 17th-century Netherlands.