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King Josiah has the lawbook read to the people

Philips Galle · 1567 - 1571 · 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 scene, a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in 2 Kings 23. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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print albumblad

Credit lineKoning Josia laat het wetboek aan het volk voorlezen. 1567 - 1571. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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