Japanese Reflection Of Dutch Artist Esaias Van De Velde

The artist Esaias van de Velde was born in Amsterdam and just like in Japan religious issues were extremely problematic during this period of history. Esaias knew this reality at first hand because his father had fled to Amsterdam because of anti-Protestant persecution. Similarly, during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868) in Japan you had an inquisition against Christians that resembles the cruelty of ISIS (Islamic State – IS) and al-Shabaab in modern times.

Despite the brutal reality of the times I admire Esaias van de Velde for his lovely art therefore my latest art piece is based on this reality....