"Purim" in the Synagogue" 15è Vue d'optique nouvelle, représentant les Juifs dans leur Sinagogue, Célébrants une de leurs Solemnités appelée le Purim.

Published by Basset, Paris, 1750

About this Item

Hand-painted woodcut. Jacques-Gabriel Huquier; Henry Émile Vivarez. Paris, [c. 1750]. The woodcut portrays the Jews' "Purim" celebrations in the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Definite similarities can be found between this woodcut and the woodcut made by Bernard Picart in 1721, which depicts the celebration of the inauguration of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. 29X42 cm. glued on a thin cardboard; mounted under a passe partout 38X52 cm. the colors of the print are faded; stains on the margins; tear on the outer margin near the title.

Seller Inventory # 4642

Bibliographic Details

• Title: "Purim" in the Synagogue" 15è Vue d'optique nouvelle, représentant les Juifs dans leur Sinagogue, Célébrants une de leurs Solemnités appelée le Purim.
• Publisher: Basset, Paris
• Publication Date: 1750
• Binding: Pas de couverture
• Condition: Satisfaisant