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The Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. Creator: Unknown
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The Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. Creator: Unknown
The Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. Family eating the Passover Seder (meal). A list of the dishes: 1) shoulder of lamb with hard-boiled egg; 2) bitter herbs; 3) figs, apples, almonds, cinnamon, etc chopped and cooked together, representing the material they used to make bricks in Egypt; 4) sauce for bitter herbs; 5) half " gateau des Levites" (cake or bread of the Levites) which the father distributes to all, including servants; 6) serviette under which gateau is hidden; 7) basket of Matzot, or " pain de Paques" (Easter bread). Matzot is unleavened bread traditionally eaten at the Seder meal. The figure in the centre is reaching into a tub of water which is possible keeping some items cool
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The Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. This print captures a momentous occasion as a family gathers to celebrate the sacred Passover Seder meal. The table is adorned with an array of symbolic dishes that hold deep significance in Jewish tradition. At the center, we see a figure reaching into a tub of water, possibly keeping some items cool. The list of dishes presented here reveals the meticulous attention to detail and adherence to kosher customs during this festive event. A succulent shoulder of lamb with a hard-boiled egg represents sacrifice and renewal. Bitter herbs symbolize the bitterness experienced by the Jewish people in Egypt. Chopped figs, apples, almonds, and cinnamon cooked together represent the materials used for brick-making during their enslavement. A sauce accompanies these bitter herbs while half a 'gateau des Levites' (cake or bread) is distributed by the father to all present, including servants. Hidden beneath a serviette lies this special treat awaiting its unveiling. A basket filled with Matzot or 'pain de Paques' (Easter bread), unleavened bread traditionally eaten at Seder meals, completes this remarkable display. This engraving from 18th century Portugal provides us with an intimate glimpse into religious traditions passed down through generations within this community. It serves as both an educational tool and an artistic testament to faith.
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