Bijbelsche kinderprenten 1869 - 1908

"Bijbelsche Kinderprenten," a series of prints created between 1869 and 1908, by the Belgian artist Héliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-1890) showcases four distinct biblical scenes. The print depicts a series of four illustrations, "De Verwoesting van Jeruzalem," "Johannes op Patmos," "Het Laatste Oordeel," and "Gezicht van Zacharia." These illustrations were likely intended for a young audience, depicting a visual representation of biblical events, including the destruction of Jerusalem, the apostle John's vision on the island of Patmos, the Last Judgement, and Zachariah's vision of the four horses of the apocalypse. Each illustration portrays a powerful scene from the Bible, conveying complex religious narratives through simplified yet captivating images. This series provides a glimpse into the artistic and pedagogical approaches used in the 19th century to introduce biblical stories to a young audience.