A journey through Jewish worlds
A journey through Jewish worlds
Sharon Liberman Mintz, Ardon Bar-Hama, Emile G. L. Schrijver, Elka Deitsch, Evelyn M. Cohen
About this book
This unique edition shows highlights from one of the world's foremost private collections of Hebrew manuscripts and printed books belonging to the Swiss collector René Braginsky. Attention is given, among others, to Medieval Hebrew manuscripts, lavishly illustrated books, decorated Jewish marriage contracts and richly illustrated scrolls of the story from the book of Esther, with their accompanying exquisite wood or precious metal cases.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL19952207W
Subjects
Hebrew ManuscriptsHebrew PrintingBibliographyExhibitionsLibraryJewish art and symbolismJewish illumination of books and manuscriptsHebrew imprintsBiblePrivate collectionsIllustrationsKetubahArt collections