Jansenisme gewogen tegen de jezuïet, 1705 1706 - 1707

"Jansenisme gewogen tegen de jezuïet" (Jansenism weighed against the Jesuit), a satirical print by Carel Allard, is a visual representation of the religious controversy between Jansenism and Jesuit theology in the 17th century. The artwork depicts figures representing both sides of the debate on a weighing scale, with Jansenism seemingly outweighing Jesuit. The detailed design highlights the complex arguments and allegories prevalent in this period, making it a valuable historical document for understanding religious debates and the role of art in 17th-century Dutch society.