Bidspirit auction | Sal Meijer – The Great

Sal Meijer – The Great Synagogue, Amsterdam, Etching, ca. 1910 - An elegant etching by the renowned Dutch-Jewish artist Sal Meijer (1877–1965), depicting the Great Synagogue (Grote Synagoge) on Jonas Daniël Meijerplein in Amsterdam. Executed around 1910, this work captures the quiet grandeur of the historic Jewish quarter with exceptional sensitivity and architectural precision. The Great Synagogue, built in 1671, was one of Amsterdam’s most important Jewish landmarks and now forms part of the Jewish Historical Museum complex. Signed in pencil “J.D. Meijerplein” and “Sal Meijer”, this print exemplifies Meijer’s delicate urban style and his emotional connection to Jewish life in Amsterdam. 📜 Details:  • Artist: Sal Meijer (1877–1965)  • Technique: Etching on paper  • Country: Netherlands, ca. 1910  • Subject: Great Synagogue, Jonas Daniël Meijerplein, Amsterdam  • Signed: in pencil lower margin  • Plate size: 15 × 12 cm  • Mat size: 25 × 20 cm  • Condition: Excellent, light age toning, mounted under quality mat 📖 Historical Context: The Great Synagogue, inaugurated in 1671, was one of four monumental synagogues in Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter. Sal Meijer’s works are treasured for their modest, lyrical depictions of cityscapes and Jewish heritage, offering a rare and intimate visual record of Amsterdam’s Jewish life before WWII.