A printed painting of one of the greatest rabbis of the generation, Rabbi Israel Meir HaCohen, author of the “Hafetz Hayim” (1838-1933) that was painted during his lifetime. The picture is identical to the famous portrait of him (which appears in the cover of the book “Hafetz Hayim”) of unknown origins. Because of this, there were those who doubted its authenticity. However, the printed text under this picture may prove otherwise: “A Likeness of the Righteous Author of the Hafetz Hayim, May He Be Blessed with Long Life.”
[1] leaf. 8.5 x 14 cm. Black and white.
The page margins have been cut without causing damage. Age stains. Medium-fine condition. Unknown source. Rare.