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List of Jewish illuminated manuscripts

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List of Jewish illuminated manuscripts
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A number of Jewish religious illuminated manuscripts include representational art and illustrations, with figures such as Joel ben Simeon becoming known for their work. Archival records from medieval Iberia confirm that Jews were painters and practitioners of the fine arts.[1] A number of works survive.

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Sacrifice of Isaac, opening of Leviticus, detail of fol. 102r, Ambrosian Tanakh, made in Germany, ca. 1236–38, Biblioteca Ambrosiana
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Sacrifice of Isaac, The Hammelburg Mahzor, 1347–48, Hammelburg, Germany. University and State Library Darmstadt.
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Sarajevo Haggadah, Moses and Burning Bush, top, 15th c. Spain, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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13th c. image from Parma Psalter. The main figure is Asaph, who beseeches: "O God, do not keep silence"
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