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King Josiah has the book of the law read to the people
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King Josiah has the book of the law read to the people

anonymous · 1643 · engraving; paper

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

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King Josiah stands on the steps of the temple and has the found book of God read to the people of Israel. Josiah raises his hand and swears that he will follow God and keep his laws. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in 2 Kings 23:2. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKoning Josia laat het wetboek aan het volk voorlezen. 1643. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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