Bybelsche zinnebeelden uit het Oude Testament 1806 - 1830

Johan Noman created this print, titled *Bybelsche zinnebeelden uit het Oude Testament,* or Biblical Emblems from the Old Testament, sometime before his death in 1833. This work reflects the period's cultural emphasis on religious instruction. Prints like these were often used to communicate moral and spiritual lessons to a wide audience, in a time when literacy rates were still rising. This particular print uses scenes from the Old Testament to convey religious teachings. Consider the ways that stories were tools for shaping identity, particularly moral identity. Each emblem serves as a visual and narrative prompt, inviting viewers to reflect on their own lives and actions in relation to biblical narratives. The act of interpreting these images becomes a personal and emotional experience, shaped by one’s own beliefs, values, and understanding of the world. The images allow viewers to consider how religious stories and moral teachings shape our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.