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Monument to the Jewish Faith
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Monument to the Jewish Faith

Noach van der Meer (II) · 1751 - 1822 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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In front of a monumental gate stand statues of Moses and Aaron on pedestals. On the ground the temple vessels. Through the gate the inner courtyard of Solomon's Temple is visible, where on Solomon's prayer fire descends from heaven to consume the sacrifice. On the monumental gate twelve numbered representations are applied with scenes from the Old Testament. In the center above a representation of the Tent of Meeting.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMonument voor het Joodse geloof. 1751 - 1822. Noach van der Meer (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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