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The Book of the Law Read Before the People
Public Domain

Philips Galle and Maarten van Heemskerck

The Book of the Law Read Before the People

c. 1569

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The Book of the Law Read Before the People

c. 1569

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 202 × 248 mm. (7 15/16 × 9 3/4 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 2 from the series "King Josiah Restores the Law of the Lord"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.11831

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Philips Galle

Flemish, 1537-1612

Flemish, 1537-1612
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Artist

Maarten van Heemskerck

Dutch, 1498-1574

Dutch, 1498-1574
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