Leningrad Codex (Samuel ben Jacob)

Samuel ben Jacob

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Samuel ben Jacob

10th Century-11th Century
Samuel ben Jacob was a famous artist and calligrapher in Fustāt (Old Cairo), who was commissioned by wealthy patrons to produce luxurious illuminated Bible codices that included the Hebrew text, the vowels, and the Masoretic notes. His artistry was greatly admired, and his handwriting served as a model for later calligraphers.

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