Art Resource - AR975750

Jewish festival of Sukkot, early 18th century. Artist: Bernard Picart

Jewish festival of Sukkot, early 18th century. Engraving titled 'Repas des Juifs pendant la Fete des Tentes' (Meal of the Jews during the Festival of the Tents). Sukkot (or Succot) is the plural of succah, meaning a temporary hut or booth. These are made of greenery, and the family eat meals inside the booth. The engraver Bernard Picart was born a Catholic in Paris. His depictions of Jewish ritual and tradition are an important resource for the study of Jewish life as well as being of interest from an art historical perspective.

Unique Identifier AR975750

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4734px × 3683px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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