Portret van de Rotterdamse rabbijn Arjeh Leib Breslau 1770 - 1791

This engraving by Mathias de Sallieth, completed between 1770 and 1791, depicts Arjeh Leib Breslau, a prominent rabbi from Rotterdam. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breslau in an oval frame surrounded by Hebrew text, highlighting his religious leadership and scholarship. De Sallieth's meticulous detail captures Breslau's intense gaze, his long beard, and his traditional garb, reflecting the artist's commitment to realism. The engraving provides a glimpse into the life of a significant figure within the Jewish community of 18th-century Netherlands.