Decoration of Hebrew Manuscripts after the Invention of Printing
Sponsored by The Grolier Club
Through an examination of Illustrated 18th century Hebrew manuscripts and decorated Scrolls of Esther we will explore the fascinating evolution of artistic Hebrew manuscript following the invention of the printing press.
This lecture explores the fascinating evolution of decorated Hebrew manuscript following the invention of the printing press. Despite the advent of printed books, Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East maintained a rich tradition of hand-decorated manuscripts for religious purposes. The talk will examine the artistic and cultural significance of these works, highlighting how decorated Hebrew manuscripts remained a vibrant expression of Jewish identity and creativity well into the modern era. Sharon Liberman Mintz is the Curator of Jewish Art at the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Senior International Specialist of Judaica and Hebraica at Sotheby’s.
Emile Schrijver is the General Director of the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam and Professor of Jewish Book History at the University of Amsterdam.
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