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The document discusses Dutch tiles from the 16th-19th centuries that depicted biblical scenes. It notes that tile production began in Antwerp but moved north during the Dutch Revolt. Tiles became popular across Europe and depicted over 500 biblical scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. The tiles provide insight into how the Dutch viewed and understood sacred themes in everyday life. They reflected Protestant aesthetics until the 19th century when Catholic tile production increased as well. The tiles
- Author
- Jakub Wieczorek
- Language
- EN