A "pop-up" engraving (diorama) depicting the inauguration of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
[Martin Engelbrecht, Augsburg, ca. 1730]. Very Rare.
A unique "pop-up" engraving, depicting the inauguration event of the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam (inaugurated in 1675); most probably the engraving was created by I. Wachsmuht.
This diorama is made of four layers [out of the six printed]: each layer consists of an engraving (apparently the engravings were printed especially for this diorama), mounted on a cardboard sheet.
In the first layer appear the title "Temple des Juifs / Juden Synagoge" and some of the congregation members – men, women and children – while a Torah is removed from the ark.
Seen in the second layer are worshipers with Tallit on their heads;
The third layer portrays the "Bimah", the cantor and a group of worshipers praying.
The fourth layer depicts a group of worshipers dressed elegantly, drinking wine, and by them another Torah Scroll.
The third layer portrays the "Bimah", the cantor and a group of worshipers praying.
The fourth layer depicts a group of worshipers dressed elegantly, drinking wine, and by them another Torah Scroll.
Good overall condition. Lacking several small pieces.
21cm. x 16cm.
Similar pop-up exhibited: Sanctuary & Synagogue, The Experience of the Portuguese and Ashkenazic Jews in Amsterdam, JTS library, New York, October 1998- January 1999.
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