Auction 6 Part 1
Herzel, Zionism, antisemitism and holocaust... autographs, Hagadot, books, stamps, art
Apr 12, 2016
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Israel
Harav Maimon 2, Jerusalem
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LOT 180:
Jan Lievens - Engraving - Dr. Ephraim Bonus - the Middle of the 17th Century - Extremely Rare
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Sold for: $1,700
Start price:
$
300
Auction house commission:
19%
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Dr. Ephraim Chizkiyahu Bonus (1599-1656) was an eminent figure in the Jewish community of Holland in the first half of the 17th century. He was a known physician in the community, a close friend of Rabbi Menashe ben Yisrael and of Rembrandt, who drew his portrait. He was a descendent of a family of converso which came to Amsterdam from Portugal and returned to their Judaism.
Dr. Bonus was also a Bible researcher and founded with Reb Avraham Ferrara the scientific society of "Torah Or" in Amsterdam.
The engraving is the creation of the Dutch painter Jan Lievens (1607-1674), whose painting style is similar to that of Rembrandt.
The portrait depicts Bonus in his twilight days, with a skullcap on his head and his hat in his hand.
The following Latin inscription appears under the portrait: "D. EPHRAIM BONVS, HEBRAEVS. Alter Aventooar grandi sub judice magnus in medicis" magni discipulus que patris".
Framed.
Condition: Very Good.
