Man op een steen gezeten wijst naar een man met zwaard, een liggend figuur vertrappend 1528 - 1583

Etienne Delaune created this engraving, "Man seated on a stone points to a man with a sword, trampling a reclining figure," in the 16th century. Delaune, a French artist working during a time of religious conflict, subtly infused his work with the political tensions of his era. Here, we see a visual representation of power dynamics, as a standing, armed figure is shown dominating another. The seated man may be seen as an advisor who is endorsing the armed man’s actions. This scene reflects the anxieties and power struggles inherent in a society marked by religious and political upheaval. It invites us to consider the artist’s role in shaping, or perhaps challenging, the status quo. Engravings like these allowed for the broad dissemination of ideas, thus influencing public opinion during a period defined by the rise of print culture. This artwork underscores the complex relationship between art, power, and societal values.