Zal men vallen en niet weder opstaan 1800 - 1850

This is a religious tract, made by Christiaan Andersen Spin in the Netherlands. These texts, printed in multiples, were part of a wider movement of religious revival in the 19th century, as well as the growth of literacy and print culture. As the title asks, 'Shall one fall and not rise again?', it speaks to the anxieties of believers and the ever-present possibility of sin and fall from grace. This was a particular concern within the Protestant faith, where an individual's direct relationship with God was emphasized, and institutions like the Catholic Church were rejected as intermediaries. The text seeks to offer guidance and reassurance amidst those anxieties. It is also worth noting that the tract was produced by the Nederlandsch Godsdienstig Traktaat Genootschap, or Dutch Religious Tract Society. The society played a significant role in disseminating religious literature and promoting Christian values within Dutch society, seeking to shape social norms. To understand this artwork better, one might research the history of the Dutch Religious Tract Society and its role in shaping religious and social life in the Netherlands.