Deez' bybel-prent kan u, o jeugd! al spelend toonen, / Hoe God in 't oude Verbond reeds by zyn volk blyft wonen, / Maar die zyn wer veracht, de zwaarste straf bereidt, / Eerbiedig dus zyn woord en toon gehoorzaamheid by weduwe C. Kok-van Kolm

Deez' bybel-prent kan u, o jeugd! al spelend toonen, / Hoe God in 't oude Verbond reeds by zyn volk blyft wonen, / Maar die zyn wer veracht, de zwaarste straf bereidt, / Eerbiedig dus zyn woord en toon gehoorzaamheid 1842 - 1866

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This 1842-1866 print by weduwe C. Kok-van Kolm, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a didactic artwork aimed at young audiences. Its title, "Deez' Bybel-prent kan u, o jeugd! al spelend toonen," translates to "These Bible pictures can show you, O youth! while playing," indicating its pedagogical intent. The print features a series of vignettes depicting biblical stories, illustrating the consequences of defying God's laws. With its simple black and white line drawings, the artwork aims to engage children in learning biblical stories and encourage obedience. This print is a fine example of 19th-century religious visual culture, showcasing the importance of biblical literacy for young minds.

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