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Monk with a dagger in his hand
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Monk with a dagger in his hand

Jacob Gole · 1724 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Standing monk, a dagger in his right hand, a man's head in his left hand. Flames come from his head. His feet are devil's claws. On the ground next to him a skull and bones. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintmonk(s), friar(s)human-shaped devilmurderer
Credit lineMonnik met dolk in zijn hand. 1724. Jacob Gole. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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