[Leergier'ge jeugd die in] Gods bladen, / De wysheid zoekt, hier hebt ge stof: / Hier kunt g'uw oog en oor verzaden, / Tot eigen nut tot eigen lof 1806 - 1830
johannoman
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This print by Dutch artist Johan Noman (1806-1830) is a series of scenes from the Old Testament. The engravings are arranged in a grid with nine individual scenes. Each scene is framed with text that explains the biblical event and includes the artist's signature at the bottom right corner. This work is an example of the use of visual art to communicate religious stories and moral teachings. The scenes are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail and anatomical accuracy. This artwork is a valuable historical artifact and a fascinating example of the religious and artistic currents of the Netherlands in the early 19th century.
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