1737 Gallery

Descendants of Aaron giving the benediction to the people

This Priestly Blessing or priestly benediction, also referred to in rabbinic literature as Dukhanen, is a Hebrew prayer recited by Kohanim, (Hebrew Priests, descendants of Aaron). According to the Torah ( the five books of Moses) Aaron, a high priest and brother of Moses, blessed the people after offering sacrifices and promises. He stated that he would place his name on the Kohanim (hebrew priests) hands and bless the Jews. This practice still occurs today in Jewish synagogues where Kohanim bless the worshipers in the synagogue during special Jewish prayer services. This engraving is of the synagogue of the Portuguese Jews at The Hague. Date: 1737

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Amida, Japan

Amida (also known as Amitabha and Amitayus) is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism (Mahayana Buddhism, branch of East Asian Buddhism). Amida is also known as The Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life'. This depicts Amida with 3 faces and 14 arms. Date: circa 1737

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A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa, possi

Carl Marcus Tuscher (1705-1751). German painter and architect. A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa, possibly George Jackson and his family, 1737. National Gallery of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

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