Artist: Jacob Steinhardt (Woodcuts)
Calligraphy: Franziska Baruch
Publisher: Dvir Publishing House, Tel Aviv
Status: Exquisite edition with powerful expressionist woodcuts
About the Artwork:
This Passover Haggadah - Illustrated by Jacob Steinhardt is a masterpiece of 20th-century Jewish art. Originally published in 1921, this Dvir edition features emotive woodcuts by Steinhardt and iconic calligraphy by Franziska Baruch. It represents a significant historical bridge between European Jewish tradition and Israeli cultural life.
About the Artist:
Jacob Steinhardt (1887–1968) was a leading figure in German Expressionism and a pillar of the Israeli art scene. Known for his mastery of the woodcut technique, his works often explore biblical themes through a lens of profound emotional and spiritual depth.