Large chromolithograph, with portraits of seven leading Chassidic rebbes. Publisher and date of printing not indicated. [Breslau: S. Schottlaender, late 19th century].
In the center of the print is a large medallion featuring the portrait of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya (1745-1813). Around this are smaller medallions featuring portraits of the following rebbes (from right to left): R. Yochanan of Rachmastrivka (1816-1895), R. David of Tolna (1808-1882), R. Aharon of Chernobyl (1787-1832), R. Avraham of Trisk (1806-1889), R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), R. Yaakov Yitzchak of Makarov (1828-1892).
At the top and bottom of the print are Biblical captions, and a decorated frame in vegetal pattern surrounds the entire print.
Approx. 51X39 cm; matted: approx. 69X57.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases, peeling and minor defects. Marginal tears, some repaired.
This illustration (not matted) was sold by Kedem, Auction 95, Lot 366.
