King Josia tears his clothes when hearing the law, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print King Josia is surrounded by members of the court. For him, the court writer Safan who reads him from a large book that is held by two boys. When hearing the words from the law, the king tears his cloak. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 22:10. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Saphan reads the book of Law aloud to the king who tears his clothes in dismay

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