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Behold here three fathers of the first world, with / The three patriarchs of Israel, before the law [(...)]
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Behold here three fathers of the first world, with / The three patriarchs of Israel, before the law [(...)]

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with a large depiction of a staircase with thirteen steps. On the steps stand Moses, patriarchs, kings, and prophets. In the arch beneath the staircase, the temptation of Adam and Eve at the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Below the image a verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 106.

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printpopular printMoses (not in biblical context)
Credit lineZie hier drie vaderen van de eerste wereld, met / De drie aartsvaderen van Isrel, vóór de wet [(...)]. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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