Titelpagina van het pamflet: Boeren-Litanie ofte Clachte der Kempensche Landt-lieden over de ellenden van deze lanck duerighe Nederlantsche Ooologhe, 1607 1607

This is the title page of the pamphlet "Boeren-Litanie ofte Clachte der Kempensche Landt-lieden over de ellenden van deze lanck duerighe Nederlantsche Ooologhe", or "Farmers' Litany or Complaint of the Campine Country People over the Miseries of this Long-lasting Dutch War", created in 1607 by an anonymous artist. The image depicts the meeting of two couples, one well-dressed and one dressed in rags and barefoot. This expresses the ravages of the Eighty Years' War. The stark contrast in attire between the two couples underscores the deep divisions and inequalities exacerbated by prolonged conflict. It invites us to consider the intersection of class, conflict, and identity during this period. The central theme of slavery is reflected in the word "slaverni" placed at the bottom of the image. It serves as a stark reminder of the social and economic exploitation inherent in the war. Through this image, we are invited to reflect on the personal and emotional toll of conflict, and on how such experiences shape both individual and collective identity.