Hebrew epitaph plaque from Italy — Historical Objects

Description

In Italian Jewish cemeteries, marble epitaphs unfold long rhymed Hebrew poems celebrating the deceased's merits, sometimes with family arms. They reflect the high literary culture of Italian communities in the Renaissance and baroque age.

Features

Material: Marbre gravé
Provenance: Italie

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