Geestelijke met een masker Possibly 1670 - 1724

"Geestelijke met een masker" (1670-1724) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacob Gole (1660-1737) and features a detailed depiction of a monk in a roundel format. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The monk is depicted with a mischievous expression, holding a mask in his hand, suggesting a theme of deception and hypocrisy. This work is an example of Gole's characteristic style, which often focused on satirical portraits of figures in society. The etching is a small work, measuring only 115mm x 90mm.