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The book of Esther is chanted aloud from a scroll (megillah) on the holiday of Purim. This example from the Netherlands is lavishly decorated, with the Hebrew text framed by arcades between which are…

Contributor:

Shalom Italia

Places:

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Date:

1640

Subjects:

Illuminated manuscripts, Purim, Holidays, Ritual & observance, Artists

Categories:

Print & book culture, Decorative arts
Beginning of scroll with Hebrew text arranged in columned archways and decorated figures above and beside each column.