Artist: Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne
Artwork: The Soul Fishers, an allegory of the rivalry between the different religions during the Twelve Years’ Truce between the Dutch, 1614
Description: The painting shows a river with a rainbow above it. There are many people on the river in boats, each boat representing a different religion. The people in the boats are trying to catch souls, which are represented by fish. The painting is a metaphor for the competition between the different religions to win converts.
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