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Juif Collection

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 'Juif'

Background imageJuif Collection: Old Damascus, Jewish Quarter or Gathering Lemons, c. 1873-74 (oil on canvas)

Old Damascus, Jewish Quarter or Gathering Lemons, c. 1873-74 (oil on canvas)
CH15728 Old Damascus, Jewish Quarter or Gathering Lemons, c.1873-74 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 134x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageJuif Collection: Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient

Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de
5855409 Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore)

Background imageJuif Collection: Jewish noblewoman and young Jewish girl with waterjug. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Jewish noblewoman and young Jewish girl with waterjug. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704323 Jewish noblewoman and young Jewish girl with waterjug. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageJuif Collection: A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields

A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields
FLO4704299 A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

Background imageJuif Collection: Algerian costumes: Jewish couple from Algiers and a Moorish resident in a hooded cape

Algerian costumes: Jewish couple from Algiers and a Moorish resident in a hooded cape
FLO4634989 Algerian costumes: Jewish couple from Algiers and a Moorish resident in a hooded cape. Below, members of the National Guard, couch councillors of different rank of dignite

Background imageJuif Collection: Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles at the Great Synagogue, St. Helen's Place

Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles at the Great Synagogue, St. Helen's Place
FLO4669407 Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles at the Great Synagogue, St. Helen's Place. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London

Background imageJuif Collection: Jewish old clothesman with a bag of clothes over his shoulder, rags and hat in his hand

Jewish old clothesman with a bag of clothes over his shoulder, rags and hat in his hand
FLO4688688 Jewish old clothesman with a bag of clothes over his shoulder, rags and hat in his hand. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Background imageJuif Collection: Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704326 Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageJuif Collection: Two Jewish women under a palm tree. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Two Jewish women under a palm tree. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704307 Two Jewish women under a palm tree. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageJuif Collection: The Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem, 1820 (engraving)

The Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem, 1820 (engraving)
2085487 The Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem, 1820 (engraving); (add.info.: Israel. Coll. Part. Geography. Israel. Jerusalem, Solomon's Temple)

Background imageJuif Collection: Mlle. Emy Lagrua in the role of Irene in 'le Juif Errant' at the Theatre de l'Opera

Mlle. Emy Lagrua in the role of Irene in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera
5855408 Mlle. Emy Lagrua in the role of Irene in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Mlle)

Background imageJuif Collection: Massol in the role of Absverus from 'Le Juif Errant'

Massol in the role of Absverus from "Le Juif Errant"
5855406 Massol in the role of Absverus from "Le Juif Errant"; (add.info.: Massol in the role of Absverus (Ashverus) from "Le Juif Errant." Eugene Etienne Auguste Massol (1802-1887)

Background imageJuif Collection: Jewish Pedlar selling fob watches to a milkmaid with jug. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

Jewish Pedlar selling fob watches to a milkmaid with jug. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry
FLO4688678 Jewish Pedlar selling fob watches to a milkmaid with jug. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann

Background imageJuif Collection: Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes. Musee du Louvre

Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes. Musee du Louvre
SYC4193702 Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes. Musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes

Background imageJuif Collection: The main perfumes of the Hebreus: cinnamon, balm of Galaad (or Judee), nard

The main perfumes of the Hebreus: cinnamon, balm of Galaad (or Judee), nard
FLO4689547 The main perfumes of the Hebreus: cinnamon, balm of Galaad (or Judee), nard and valerian - Chromolithography from a 12th century Persian manuscript from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene

Background imageJuif Collection: Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy 'Esther.' Handcoloured lithograph

Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas
FLO4656567 Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageJuif Collection: Representation de Zacharie, pretre et prophete juif (6eme siecle av. JC)

Representation de Zacharie, pretre et prophete juif (6eme siecle av. JC). Codex de San Gregorio di Nazianza (Nazianzeno)
GIA5035754 Representation de Zacharie, pretre et prophete juif (6eme siecle av. JC). Codex de San Gregorio di Nazianza (Nazianzeno)(Saint Gregoire de Nazianze)

Background imageJuif Collection: Figure de rabbin. Enluminure d'un manuscrit du 14eme siecle

Figure de rabbin. Enluminure d'un manuscrit du 14eme siecle
GIA5036799 Figure de rabbin. Enluminure d'un manuscrit du 14eme siecle.; (add.info.: Figure de rabbin. Enluminure d'un manuscrit du 14eme siecle.); © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageJuif Collection: The Jew Jonathas ben haym was burned in 1290 (engraving)

The Jew Jonathas ben haym was burned in 1290 (engraving)
5942910 The Jew Jonathas ben haym was burned in 1290 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jew Jonathas bin Haym was burned in 1290, in front of his house)

Background imageJuif Collection: Christianity, Islam, Judaism 3 monotheistic religions. Jewish Star

Christianity, Islam, Judaism 3 monotheistic religions. Jewish Star, Cross and Crescent : Interreligious symbols

Background imageJuif Collection: Christianity, Islam, Judaism 3 monotheistic religions. Jewish Star, Cross and Crescent

Christianity, Islam, Judaism 3 monotheistic religions. Jewish Star, Cross and Crescent : Interreligious symbols in hands

Background imageJuif Collection: Music cover, Le Juif Errant (The Wandering Jew)

Music cover, Le Juif Errant (The Wandering Jew), arranged for piano by Frederic Burgmuller, Grande Valse danced by ballerina Louise Taglioni Date: 1852

Background imageJuif Collection: The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice
2102102 The Merchant of Venice by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); (add.info.: Literature. Shylock and Antonio. The Merchant of Venice, play by William Shakespeare (1596-98)

Background imageJuif Collection: 00471879

00471879
2096713 00471879 by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. Joseph made ruler (Vizier) of Egypt by the Pharaoh

Background imageJuif Collection: Joseph and Jacob

Joseph and Jacob
2096703 Joseph and Jacob by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. Meeting of Joseph and his father Jacob)

Background imageJuif Collection: The Burning Bush

The Burning Bush
2096710 The Burning Bush by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. Moses and the Burning Bush: God Appears to Moses in Burning Bush)

Background imageJuif Collection: Pessa'h

Pessa'h
2096708 Pessa'h by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. The Jewish Passover and the 10 plagues of Egypt)

Background imageJuif Collection: Moses and Pharaoh

Moses and Pharaoh
2096707 Moses and Pharaoh by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. The 10 Plagues of Egypt: Pharaoh tells Moses to get away from Egypt)

Background imageJuif Collection: Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France

Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France, Paris, January 28
695056 Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France, Paris, January 28, 1790 (engraving) (see also 695057) by French School

Background imageJuif Collection: Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Christian Woman Forced to Redeem her Cloak at

Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Christian Woman Forced to Redeem her Cloak at the Price of the Consecrated
ALG80440 Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Christian Woman Forced to Redeem her Cloak at the Price of the Consecrated Host by a Jewish Pawnbroker

Background imageJuif Collection: Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c. 1880 (colour engraving)

Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c. 1880 (colour engraving)
1730126 Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c.1880 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris : synagogue (" rue de la Victoire" ), engraving, c. 1880)

Background imageJuif Collection: Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c. 1880 (engraving)

Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c. 1880 (engraving)
1730125 Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c.1880 (engraving) by Bida, Alexandre (1823-95) (after); (add.info.: Jews in front of the Western Wall, Jerusalem)

Background imageJuif Collection: Israeli changer in Jerusalem. Engraving by A. Ferdinandus, to illustrate Todays Syria, by M

Israeli changer in Jerusalem. Engraving by A. Ferdinandus, to illustrate Todays Syria, by M
LSE4332340 Israeli changer in Jerusalem. Engraving by A.Ferdinandus, to illustrate Todays Syria, by M.Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

Background imageJuif Collection: Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in 'The Old and Modern Costume'by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820

Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4107847 Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Background imageJuif Collection: 'The Wandering Jew ', song by Beranger, 19th century (engraving)

"The Wandering Jew ", song by Beranger, 19th century (engraving)
7211532 " The Wandering Jew ", song by Beranger, 19th century (engraving) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); (add.info.: Illustration by Meyer, engraving Worms)

Background imageJuif Collection: Page from a Haggadah (vellum)

Page from a Haggadah (vellum)
XIR212847 Page from a Haggadah (vellum) by Jewish School, (14th century); 21x16.5 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageJuif Collection: Mathathias tue un Juif qui voulait sacrifier aux idoles (engraving)

Mathathias tue un Juif qui voulait sacrifier aux idoles (engraving)
3625975 Mathathias tue un Juif qui voulait sacrifier aux idoles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathathias tue un Juif qui voulait sacrifier aux idoles)




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 'Juif': From Old Damascus to Interreligious Symbols" Step into the captivating world of 'Juif' as depicted in various artistic and historical contexts. In the mesmerizing painting "Old Damascus, Jewish Quarter or Gathering Lemons, " we are transported back to c. 1873-74, immersing ourselves in the vibrant streets of an ancient city. Meanwhile, a music cover titled "Le Juif Errant (The Wandering Jew)" invites us on a melodic journey through time, evoking intrigue and curiosity about this enigmatic figure from folklore. Similarly, Shakespeare's renowned play "The Merchant of Venice" delves into themes surrounding identity and prejudice within a Jewish context. As we delve deeper into religious symbolism, we encounter Christianity, Islam, and Judaism – three monotheistic religions that have shaped human history significantly. The Jewish Star, Cross, and Crescent stand as powerful interreligious symbols representing unity amidst diversity. Drawing inspiration from biblical narratives such as Joseph's story or Moses leading his people out of Egypt under Pharaoh's rule adds depth to our understanding of 'Juif. ' These tales resonate across cultures and generations with their timeless messages of resilience and liberation. Examining historical events like the Revolution of Dörmenach against the Israelites on February 28th, 1848 further highlights how religion can intersect with social upheaval. The artwork displayed at the Jewish Museum Basel serves as a poignant reminder of past struggles faced by communities worldwide. Moreover, 'Juif' encompasses moments like Joseph reuniting with his father Jacob or Moses encountering the Burning Bush – stories that continue to captivate hearts with their profound lessons on family bonds and divine guidance. Lastly, Pessa'h emerges as an essential celebration within Judaism – commemorating freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt while fostering community ties through shared rituals and traditions. Intricate connections between artistry, historical events, and religious beliefs converge under the umbrella of 'Juif.