Albert FLAMEN
1620 - 1674
Le Janssenisme foudroyé
1653
Original etching and engraving
405 × 530 mm, trimmed to the borders of the composition
Fine and rare impression of the only state, vertical crease visible on the reverse, a few spots
Provenance: Gabriel Cognacq (Lugt 538b)
Reference: Robert-Dumesnil 375; Le Blanc 478; Hennin 3719
Jansenism, depicted as multi-headed monster, is being striken down by the Pope and the King. On the right, disciples find asylum within the Calvinists welcoming them.