Portuguese Synagogue

A painting of the Portuguese Synagogue, a large, open building with interior columns, chandeliers, and many windows. There is a large group of men, women and children inside, facing the ark, and a couple of dogs near the entrance.

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam, 1675. Emanuel de Witte. From the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

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1675

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Portuguese Synagogue." (Viewed on February 13, 2025) <http://qa.jwa.org/media/portuguese-synagogue>.