Tegenspoed test onze trouw 1679

This etching by Gaspar Bouttats, titled "Tegenspoed test onze trouw" (Adversity Tests Our Faith), is a Dutch emblem from 1679. The image, framed by an ornate oval, depicts a man ringing a church bell while another man sits on the ground. The scene, likely inspired by a biblical passage, emphasizes the resilience of faith even in the face of hardship. This small yet evocative print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in moral and religious themes.