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Brit Milah Collection

"Brit Milah: A Sacred Ritual of Jewish Circumcision in Art" Throughout history, the ancient Jewish tradition of Brit Milah, or circumcision

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Jewish circumcision. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)

Jewish circumcision. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Jewish circumcision. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)

The circumcision of Christ. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation

Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scen Creator
Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scene, c.1515-c.1525. Other Title(s): Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Panel of an Altarpiece with Circumcision of Christ, on verso is Resurrection of Christ

Panel of an Altarpiece with Circumcision of Christ, on verso is Resurrection of Christ, c.1520-c.1535. Attributed to Master of Alkmaar

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, c. 1500. Creator: Bellini, Giovanni (1430-1516)

The Circumcision, c. 1500. Creator: Bellini, Giovanni (1430-1516)
The Circumcision, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, ca 1475. Creator: Butinone, Bernardino (active 1450-1510)

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1475. Creator: Butinone, Bernardino (active 1450-1510)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)

Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)
Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)

Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)
Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505

The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Private Collection

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: A Brit Milah in Tangiers, 1838 (w / c & bodycolour on paper, encrusted with coloured glass)

A Brit Milah in Tangiers, 1838 (w / c & bodycolour on paper, encrusted with coloured glass)
2956770 A Brit Milah in Tangiers, 1838 (w/c & bodycolour on paper, encrusted with coloured glass) by Murray, Elizabeth (1815-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Circumcision ceremony (litho)

Circumcision ceremony (litho)
3096397 Circumcision ceremony (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circumcision ceremony. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, ca 1506. Creator: Veneto, Bartolomeo (1502-1555)

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1506. Creator: Veneto, Bartolomeo (1502-1555)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1506. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, 1607. Creator: Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1638)

The circumcision of Christ, 1607. Creator: Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1638)
The circumcision of Christ, 1607. Found in the Collection of Chiesa del Gesu, Ancona

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)

The Circumcision, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Circumcision, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Seven Sorrows Polyptych (Circumcision of Jesus), 1495-1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht

Seven Sorrows Polyptych (Circumcision of Jesus), 1495-1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht
Seven Sorrows Polyptych (Circumcision of Jesus), 1495-1496. Found in the Collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: Die Beschneidung Christi

Die Beschneidung Christi. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)

The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)
The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Found in the collection of Dompfarrkirche St. Nikolaus, Feldkirch

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision. Artist: Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708)

The circumcision. Artist: Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708)
The circumcision. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, ca 1590. Artist: Carvajal, Luis de (1556-1607)

The Circumcision, ca 1590. Artist: Carvajal, Luis de (1556-1607)
The Circumcision, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ, Early16th cen

The circumcision of Christ, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The circumcision of Christ

The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, 1500. Artist: Marziale, Marco (active 1492-1507)

The Circumcision, 1500. Artist: Marziale, Marco (active 1492-1507)
The Circumcision, 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision (Trittico degli uffizi (Uffizi Tryptich), right panel), ca 1463-1464

The Circumcision (Trittico degli uffizi (Uffizi Tryptich), right panel), ca 1463-1464. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, c. 1490. Artist: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)

The Circumcision, c. 1490. Artist: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)
The Circumcision, c. 1490. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageBrit Milah Collection: The Circumcision, c. 1500. Artist: Bellini, Giovanni, (Workshop)

The Circumcision, c. 1500. Artist: Bellini, Giovanni, (Workshop)
The Circumcision, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London


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"Brit Milah: A Sacred Ritual of Jewish Circumcision in Art" Throughout history, the ancient Jewish tradition of Brit Milah, or circumcision, has been depicted and immortalized by various artists. One such artist is Jan Luyken (1649-1712), whose artwork captures the essence of this sacred ceremony. Another notable representation comes from Federigo Barocci (1528-1612) with his masterpiece "The Circumcision of Christ. " This painting symbolizes the connection between Judaism and Christianity through Jesus' own circumcision. In 1838, a unique portrayal emerged in Tangiers - a watercolor and bodycolour on paper adorned with colored glass. This exquisite piece showcases a Brit Milah ceremony taking place in North Africa during that time. Lithographs have also played a role in documenting this ritual. The lithograph titled "Circumcision Ceremony" offers an insightful glimpse into the customs surrounding Brit Milah. Bartolomeo Veneto's (1502-1555) rendition of "The Circumcision of Christ" demonstrates how different artists interpret this pivotal moment in religious history. Similarly, Orazio Gentileschi's (1563-1638) depiction from 1607 adds to the rich tapestry of artistic representations. Giulio Romano's (1499-1546) work called "The Circumcision, " created during the first half of the 16th century, showcases his mastery as he brings forth emotions associated with this significant event. Albrecht Dürer's Seven Sorrows Polyptych includes a panel dedicated to Jesus' circumcision dating back to 1495-1496. His attention to detail and skillful technique make it an iconic portrayal within art history. Wolf Huber (1480/5-1553) contributed to this subject matter as well with his artwork titled "Die Beschneidung Christi. " The piece captures the solemnity and reverence of this religious practice.