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Monk with a fire-iron around his neck
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Monk with a fire-iron around his neck

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. Over his robe he wears a white alb and a stole made of playing cards. Around his neck a branding iron. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoonprintandiron, fire-dogmonk(s), friar(s)playing-cardsstole
Credit lineMonnik met haardijzer om de nek. 1724. Jacob Gole. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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