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Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century
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Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century
Costumes of 13th century. Young Jewish noble woman in crown (top), and rabbi and attendants praying at an altar (below). From miniature paintings in a Jewish prayerbook in Leipzig university library, 1240-1300. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This image is a chromolithograph reproduction of a 13th century Jewish miniature painting, originally found in a prayerbook housed in the Leipzig University Library. The upper portion of the print depicts a young Jewish noblewoman adorned in regal attire, crowned and bedecked with jewels. Her elegant gown, adorned with intricate patterns and rich fabrics, is reminiscent of the opulence and grandeur of the Jewish nobility during this period. Beneath the noblewoman, a scene unfolds of a rabbi and his attendants engaged in prayer at an altar. The rabbi, dressed in simple robes and a fur-trimmed cloak, is shown with his hands raised in supplication, while his attendants look on with reverence. The altar, adorned with candles and other religious symbols, is a testament to the deep spiritual connection of the Jewish community during this time. This image is a rare glimpse into the fashion and culture of the Jewish community during the Middle Ages. The intricately detailed miniature paintings, such as this one, were often found in illuminated manuscripts and served as visual representations of biblical stories, historical events, and the daily lives of the Jewish people. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, was responsible for the creation of this chromolithograph. He meticulously studied and documented various artworks and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, preserving them for future generations. This print, along with countless others, serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval art and history.
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