The Esnoga (Portuguese Synagogue) in Amsterdam

Romeyn de Hooghe

1675

Credits

Romeyn de Hooghe, Amsterdam. Interieur van de Portugese Synagoge te Amsterdam tijdens de inwijding, 1675. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.

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Map depicting rivers and settlements, an image of a large building with a waterwheel, and an image of small huts with palm trees at the top and two cherubs with Dutch text.
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Creator Bio

Romeyn de Hooghe

1645–1708

Active in the Netherlands, Romeyn de Hooghe was a prolific engraver, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor who produced over 3500 prints. His graphic political satires are considered the first of their kind. 

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