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Shaphan Reading the Book of the Law to King Josiah and King Josiah Destroying the Temples
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Shaphan Reading the Book of the Law to King Josiah and King Josiah Destroying the Temples

Jacob Folkema · 1791 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Two biblical scenes from 2 Chronicles 34. Safan reads the book of the law to King Josiah, and King Josiah destroys the temples, has images of idols smashed and priests murdered. Two scenes on one plate, each provided with a title in Dutch and French. Numbered at the bottom right: 68.

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Credit lineSafan leest koning Josia het wetboek voor en koning Josia verwoest de tempels. 1791. Jacob Folkema. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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