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Wrocław Passover Haggadah

Bresslau Passover Haggadah – W. Turnowsky – Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 – Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel)

Wrocław (Poland) — 1768

From the heyday of 18th-century Jewish manuscript culture: Natan ben Abraham Speier's beautiful Ashkenazi Haggadah manuscript with 18 large-format miniatures in vibrant colors

  1. Natan ben Abraham Speier was a scribe and illuminator working in Breslau, several of whose Haggadah manuscripts have survived

  2. His artistic work breathed life into the demand for traditionally produced manuscripts in the 18th century

  3. He adorned this gem with 18 large and beautifully colored miniatures and an eye-catching title page

Wrocław Passover Haggadah

Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel)
Bresslau Passover Haggadah – W. Turnowsky – Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 – Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel)
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Wrocław Passover Haggadah

Long after Gutenberg's printing press had become established, Jewish book illumination experienced a new heyday in the German-speaking regions of the 18th century. It was an expression of the social advancement of many Jews, but also of the unbroken tradition of the venerable profession of Torah scribes. Many wealthy patrons wanted traditionally produced, handwritten, and illuminated books, especially when it came to religious works. One of the most beautiful examples of this period is undoubtedly the Breslau Passover Haggadah, which has been preserved to this day in its ornate stamped leather binding with colored, flowering scroll ornamentation. The successful Silesian illuminator and scribe Natan ben Abraham Speier was responsible for this gem of Jewish book culture, providing it with a wonderful title page and 18 large, sometimes almost full-page miniatures. They depict classic Haggadah iconography, but also rare motifs such as the prophet Habakkuk miraculously providing Daniel with bread in the lions' den.

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Alternative Titles
Bresslau Pessach Haggadah
Breslauer Pessach Haggadah
Size / Format
54 pages / 16.0 × 12.0 cm
Origin
Poland
Date
1768
Style
Hebrew
Language
Hebrew
Illustrations
Title pages and 18 large miniatures
Artist / School
Available facsimile editions:
Bresslau Passover Haggadah – W. Turnowsky – Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 – Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel)
#1 Breslau Haggadah
W. Turnowsky – Tel Aviv, 1984
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#1 Breslau Haggadah

W. Turnowsky – Tel Aviv, 1984
Bresslau Passover Haggadah – W. Turnowsky – Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 – Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel)
Bresslau Passover Haggadah – W. Turnowsky – Ms. Heb. 8° 2340 – Jewish National and University Library (Jerusalem, Israel) Copyright Photos: Ziereis Facsimiles

Publisher: W. Turnowsky – Tel Aviv, 1984
Binding: Replica of the original binding: hardcover with colored scroll and flower pattern
Commentary: 1 volume (8 pp.)
Language: English and Hebrew
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