Boetedoening door Asjkenazische Joden in de synagoge 1716 - 1761

"Boetedoening door Asjkenazische Joden in de synagoge" (Penitence of Ashkenazi Jews in their synagogue) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Tanjé, depicting a scene inside a synagogue. Created between 1716 and 1761, the artwork offers a glimpse into the ritual practices and social dynamics of the Ashkenazi Jewish community. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tanjé's detailed rendering of the synagogue's interior, including its architectural features, furnishings, and the figures engaged in prayer and penance. The scene reflects the complexities of religious life and social hierarchies within the Jewish community of the period.