Monnik met munten Possibly 1670 - 1724

"Monnik met munten" (Monk with coins) is a small etching by Dutch artist Jacob Gole, dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century. The artwork portrays a caricatured monk, shown in profile, with a long nose, exaggerated features, and a mischievous grin. He wears a simple robe and cap, and around his neck hangs a string of large coins. This satirical etching was likely intended to criticize the greed and hypocrisy of the church, a common theme in Dutch art of the period. The image was likely a part of a series of satirical etchings. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.