COLLECTION NAME:
Hebraica Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL18012634
Reference Number:
Hebrew MS 22
Image Title:
Detail of Esther scroll
Parent Work Title:
Megillat Esther
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Book of Esther
Creator:
Pescarol, Moshe ben Avraham
Creator Role:
Illustrator
Creator Role:
Scribe
Date Created:
1618
Page/Sheet:
Panel 7
Image Sequence Number:
007
Image Sequence Total:
012
Description:
Illuminated scroll, earliest known example of an Italian illustrated Magillah. This section shows three panels, the first shows a rearing horse and three men, one of whom is seated. The second shows three men on horseback and a fourth man standing dressed in blue. The third shows four standing men, two of whom are wearing turbans.
Language:
Hebrew
Language Code:
heb
Subject:
Bible. O.T.
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Scrolls
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Technique Used:
Painting
Creation Site:
Italy: Ferrara
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2018-01
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Detail of Esther scroll
