Antique Print-JEWS-JUIDAISM-SIMCHAT TORAH-Picart-1727

Original copperplate engraving on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 24.9 x 39.9 cm. The image size is ca. 21 x 33 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.8 x 15.7 inch. The image size is ca. 8.3 x 13 inch.

Plate 9: 2 images on one Plate. This plate deals with the Jewish religion and customs. 1. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh), is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. 2. How the Torah is read to the married couple etc. This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.’, a Dutch edition or its French edition ‘Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses…’ , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called ‘Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world….’, appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is A. Moubach. The most important engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.

Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Small creases in left margin, not affecting print.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-JEWS-JUIDAISM-SIMCHAT TORAH-PICART

(PCO) A180-01