Monnik met een beeld van Maria Possibly 1670 - 1724

This etching, titled “Monnik met een beeld van Maria,” was created by Jacob Gole, a Dutch artist who lived between 1660 and 1737, sometime between 1670 and 1724. The etching portrays a figure wearing a monk’s habit holding a miniature image of the Virgin Mary. It's a satirical work commenting on religious hypocrisy, as the monk is depicted as cynical and materialistic, illustrating the potential for corruption within the Church. This artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum, measuring 115 mm in height and 90 mm in width.