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Monk with a scourge before the image of Saint Anthony of Padua
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Monk with a scourge before the image of Saint Anthony of Padua

Jacob Gole · 1724 · etching; paper

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

About this work

A bearded monk stands before an image of Saint Anthony of Padua. He holds a scourge in his hand. Instead of scourging himself, he swings the weapon toward the image. The print is part of a 50-print series on the abuses of the Catholic clergy.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMonnik met gesel voor het beeld van Antonius van Padua. 1724. Jacob Gole. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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