De Roomse kerkenvisiteerder, 1705 1706 - 1707

This satirical print by Carel Allard, titled "De Roomse kerken-vissiteerder," depicts a caricature of a Roman Catholic Church official. The print, created between 1706 and 1707, uses symbolic imagery to criticize the practices of the Church. The figure is portrayed as a large, imposing figure, while the smaller figure beneath is a symbol of the oppression experienced by the people. This artwork exemplifies the political and religious tensions of the Dutch Golden Age, and is an important example of 17th-century Dutch satirical printmaking.