Print Description
The print depicts a parody with allegorical elements referencing heresy as a poisonous threat, tied to the religious tensions during the Brabant Revolution. Anonymous, attributed to designs inspired by Johannes David’s “Veridicus Christianus”
Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after Johannes David.
Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 17 x 14 cm (6.69 x 5.51 inch). Image size: 16 x 12 cm. (6.3 x 4.72 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BRABANT REVOLUTION, HERESY, SATIRE, ALLEGORY, JOHANNES DAVID, VERIDICUS CHRISTIANUS, PLANTIN, MORETUS | EXPO-470 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of the collection of prints related to the Brabant Revolution (1787-1790), as cataloged by Frederik Muller in De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen. According to Van Rossem (“Revolutie op de koperplaat. Repertorium van politieke prenten tijdens de Brabantse Omwenteling, 1787-1792,” Leuven, 2012) these prints are mostly made by Phillipe-Joseph Maillart from Brussels, and they were published by Jacquet in Lille in 1790 (bound), authored by J.F. de la Rue, P.J. Maillart, Jeanne-Catherine M, Jean Baptiste de Bouse.
Reference: FMH 5058.
Biography engraver: Philippe-Jozef Maillart.
Biography artist: Maillart.
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