Ontleend uit de gewijde geschiedenis 1850

"Ontleend uit de gewijde geschiedenis" is an 1850 print by Jan Schuitemaker. This work, measuring 428 mm in height and 343 mm in width, features a series of illustrations depicting biblical scenes. The print, likely intended for a young audience, is part of a larger series "Prenten-Magazijn voor de Jeugd" (Picture Magazine for Youth). The scenes are accompanied by Dutch text, referencing proverbs and illustrating their meaning. These illustrations, created with a focus on clear storytelling, offer a glimpse into the use of visual language for moral instruction in 19th-century Dutch culture.