Een monnik geselt zichzelf Possibly 1670 - 1724

This etching, *Een monnik geselt zichzelf* (A Monk Scourges Himself), by Jacob Gole, depicts a monk in profile, his head bowed in pain as he whips himself. The circular format and stark contrast draw the viewer's attention to the monk's suffering, highlighting the theme of self-flagellation as a form of religious devotion. The image, likely dating from the late 17th or early 18th century, provides a glimpse into the practices of some religious orders during this period. This work can be viewed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.