Caption

Interior of a synagogue, print, printmaker: Willem Linnig (II), 1876 - 1889, paper, etching, drypoint, intaglio printmaking technique, height 264 mm x width 203 mm, the Synagogue (as building and place of worship, Jewish religion), A detailed sepia-toned etching shows an interior with tall ornate columns and arches, carved decorative panels, and large sculpted capitals. A group of robed figures gathers near the base of a column, some standing and some seated, with gestures suggesting interaction. A figure in dark drapery stands slightly apart, reaching toward the seated figures. Architectural ornamentation with scrollwork and floral motifs fills the upper parts of the scene, while heavy shadowed arches create contrast on one side. Steps and a low platform occupy the foreground, and small figures and a crouching person appear near the lower edges. The overall composition emphasizes vertical stonework, intricate line work, and contrasts of light and dark.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B19_033

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Rights managed

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44.7Mb (5.9Mb) / 11.6in x 15.0in / 3467 x 4509 (300dpi)

Keywords

Interior synagogue print printmaker Willem Linnig Ii 1876 - 1889 paper etching drypoint intaglio printmaking technique height 264 mm x width 203 mm Synagogue building place worship Jewish religion detailed sepia-toned etching interior tall ornate columns arches carved decorative panels large sculpted capitals group robed figures gathers near base column standing seated gestures suggesting interaction figure dark drapery stands slightly apart reaching seated figures Architectural ornamentation scrollwork floral motifs fills upper parts scene heavy shadowed create contrast side Steps low platform occupy foreground small figures crouching person near lower edges composition emphasizes vertical stonework intricate line work contrasts light dark