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Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. By the waters of Babylon, sitting forlorn, We wept bitter tears in that day of our scorn,
As we thought of our Zion, so far, far away, Of the heathen the scoff, of the spoiler the prey'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon,
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painted by Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann in 1850, is a poignant and melodramatic work of art that captures the sorrow and despair of the Jewish people in exile. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, depicts a group of Jewish men, women, and children, seated by the waterside, weeping and playing mournful tunes on their lyres. The scene is reminiscent of Psalm 137, where the Israelites lament their captivity and long for their homeland, Zion. Bendemann masterfully employs a sentimental and melodramatic style, with the figures depicted in various stages of grief and despair. The elderly man in the foreground, with his tear-streaked face and outstretched hands, embodies the collective sorrow of the Jewish community. The infants and children, with their bunches of grapes clutched in their tiny hands, are a poignant reminder of the innocence and vulnerability of those caught up in the turmoil of history. The grapevines and grapevines in the background add a visual element of the promised land, a reminder of the richness and abundance that the Jewish people have lost. The overall effect of the painting is one of deep emotion and pathos, a powerful reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This haunting and evocative image is a testament to Bendemann's artistic skill and the enduring power of the Old Testament narrative. It is a poignant reminder of the Jewish people's long and complex history, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage. The painting is a must-see for anyone interested in 19th-century art, religious art, or the history of the Jewish people.
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