Les Héros de la Ligue ou La Procession Monacale, conduitte par Louis XIV pour la Conversion des Protestans de son Royaume

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Demevin met op zijn borst de Franse lelie. Hij draagt een pij. De prent maakt deel uit van een serie met spotprenten op Lodewijk XIV en zijn gevolg.

Art Historical Context

**Les Héros de la Ligue La Procession Monac**, created by Dutch engraver Jacobole in 1691, is a sharp satirical print measuring just 146 × 107 mm. As a skilled reproductive engraver active in Amsterdam, Gole excelled in intricate line work that captured fine details and biting commentary, making engravings like this ideal for widespread distribution during an era of political tension. The title mocks Louis XIV's aggressive policies, portraying a mock "monastic procession" led by Sun King to convert Protestants in his realm—likely alluding to the 1685 Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which s...

About the Artist

Jacob Gole · 1660–1737

Jacob Gole (c. 1660-1737) was a Dutch engraver and mezzotinter renowned for his portrait engravings and his role in disseminating the mezzotint technique across Europe. Born in Paris to the celebrated Huguenot cabinetmaker Pierre Gole, he emerged as one of the most skilled printmakers of the late Dutch Golden Age. Gole's significance in art history lies primarily in his mastery of the mezzotint t...