Silver Ornaments from the Jewish Museum of Florence from the Reinassance to the Moorish revival

Argenti del Museo Ebraico di Firenze dal Rinascimento al Moresco

by Dora Liscia Bemporad and Davide Spagnoletto

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The collection of ceremonial silver ornaments at the Florence Synagogue is one of the most important collections in Italy, both in terms of the number of pieces and their age: through these objects, we can trace over three centuries of the city’s and the country’s history.

In this volume, two of the most prominent scholars on the international scene—Dora Liscia Bemporad and Davide Spagnoletto—present a comprehensive catalog of the vast collection of the Jewish Museum of Florence, based on a detailed study of archival documents, inscriptions, and hallmarks, and accompanied by an extensive collection of photographs. The opening essays also offer an examination of the historical context and the various schools of goldsmithing.

The volume thus serves as an essential resource for both scholars of Judaica and art historians, particularly those interested in the history of goldsmithing, thanks to the highly detailed reproductions of the individual pieces (175), the complete list of hallmarks, and the English translations.