Het spel tegen de monniken, ca. 1570 1560 - 1582

"Het spel tegen de monniken" (The Game Against the Monks) is an etching by Pieter van der Heyden, dating from 1560-1582. The print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a satirical scene of a group of monks engaged in a card game with other figures. The etching, measuring 220 mm high and 275 mm wide, is notable for its intricate detail and satirical commentary on the vices of the clergy, who are depicted as engaging in gambling. The image is presented with an inscription that further enhances the critical and social context of the artwork.