Modell des salomonischen temples in jerusalem, sukka decoration. Printed model of the Holy Temple by Aryeh Leib Schwarzbach of Skala [signed in print]. Galicia, [Osterreich] d ated 1910. Hebrew and German.
At center, there is a large illustration of the Holy Temple with its assorted entrances. The illustration depicts “Sha’ar Tedi,” “Sha’ar Kapinos,” the fence on the west and the left, the Kidron River and more. It is surrounded by verses and passages describing the Third Temple’s descent from the Heavens. The verses discuss the importance of studying the laws of the Holy Temple. Chronogrom at bottom indicating 1910. On the left are verses and passages from Chazal regarding the importance of yearning for the Third Holy Temple, with the printed signature of the artist on the bottom “Aryeh Leib Schwarzbuch of Skala…Galicia in Osterreich.”
During that same year, a similar illustration was printed depicting the Holy Temple from east to south.
37×49 cm. A few marginal tears. Stains, primarily on the bottom of the illustration.
Moderate-fine condition.