Onbarmhartige dienaarnaar de gevangenis gebracht 1568 - 1577

This anonymous engraving, created sometime between 1568 and 1577, is an example of 16th-century printmaking. The image depicts the biblical story of a merciful servant being taken to prison, a scene from the Gospel of Matthew (18:28-35). The intricately detailed frame, filled with ornate scrolls and foliage, was a popular decorative style in the Renaissance period. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time.