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Attached to his hood is a small object resembling a clapper or rattle, often associated with jesters or charlatans, while a plaque hanging around his neck explicitly labels him 'le Charlatan'. The circular framing of the portrait draws the viewer's focus to the distorted features of the face, emphasising the artist's intent to caricature the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, the text provides further context for the satire. The French verse describes a character who flatters to one's face while acting like a devil behind one's back. It portrays the monk as a spreader of gossip and malice, contrasting his religious attire with his dishonest behaviour. The inclusion of the number 21 suggests this print was part of a larger series of satirical or moralising works, a common format for Dutch prints of the period intended for a broad audience. Gole's work captures the biting wit of the era, using the medium of print to circulate social commentary. The fine gradations of tone achieved through the mezzotint process give the figure a tactile, almost sculptural quality, despite the fantastical and distorted nature of the caricature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/johannes-parker-1632-95-schepen-en-raad-van-middelburg-bernard-vaillant\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJohannes Parker (1632-95), Schepen en raad van Middelburg - Bernard Vaillant — Bernard Vaillant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dead-christ-between-the-virgin-and-saint-john-the-evangelist-carlo-crivelli\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dead Christ between the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist - Carlo Crivelli — Carlo Crivelli\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Gole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443664359759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443670946127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443670978895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443671011663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443671044431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443671077199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443671109967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443671142735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443671175503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443671208271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443671241039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443671273807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Monnik-met-uitgestoken-tong-La-M-disance-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786238528782.jpg?v=1786418317","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/monnik-met-uitgestoken-tong-la-medisance-jacob-gole","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}