Print portfolio 11, 1764-1898
Scope and Contents
Depictions of biblical figures, prominent Jews and rabbis, and a small number of artwork reproductions of Jewish figures painted by Rembrant. Biblical figures include Aaron, Moses, and prophets. Prominent Jewish figures include a large number of rabbis, and a smaller number of Jewish scholars, philanthrophists, politicians, authors, and athletes. Examples include Adolphe Crémieux, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Geiger, Theodor Herzl, Rabbi Jacob Joseph, Daniel Mendoza, Rabbi Samuel Mohilever, Moses Montefiore, Jacob Rodrigues Pereira, and Rabbi Elijah ben Solomon (the Vilna Gaon).
Dates
- Creation: 1764-1898
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenthall, William A. (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 81.5 linear feet (58 flat boxes, 5 postcard boxes, 28 document boxes, 1 slim document box, 38 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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