Congregation Ahavath Sholom is excited to announce another virtual tour from the Jewish Museum, led by renowned lecturer Rena Tobey. This latest tour, titled "Tissot and the Hebrew Bible," showcases original designs by the French painter James Tissot (1836-1902) from a collection of over 350 paintings depicting stories from the Hebrew Bible. Tissot's watercolor illustrations cover all the books from Genesis to the Prophets and are highly cherished in the Jewish Museum's collection. These illustrations, presented as cinematic vignettes, have had a significant influence on popular culture for many years.

After receiving great praise for his illustrations of the Christian Bible, Tissot embarked on a project to illustrate the Hebrew Bible. In 1896, he visited Palestine multiple times to seek inspiration, immersing himself in the landscapes relevant to the biblical stories to ensure historical accuracy in his illustrations.

Tragically, Tissot passed away suddenly in 1902 while working on the project. His studio artists continued the series, either completing his unfinished works or creating new pieces in his style. This tour delves into the captivating story of how these illustrations found their way into the Jewish Museum's collection.

Please join us on Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.

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