House of David de Pinto
Credits
Abraham Rademaker, “Lustplaats Tulpenburg, toebehoorende den Heer David de Pinto,” 1730. Collectie Atlas Dreesmann, Stadsarchief Amsterdam.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.
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