Havdalah from BL Add 14761, f. 26

Historiated initial-word panel: Barukh (blessed) at the beginning of the benediction for the ending of the Shabbat (Havdalah ceremony). An elderly man lifts a goblet while performing the Havdalah blessing over a twisted candle held by a young boy. Full foliate border inhabited by hybrids and lions. (The depiction of ~Havdalah~ ceremony also occurs on f. 24v.) Image taken from f. 26 of Haggadah, liturgical poems and biblical readings for Passover (The 'Barcelona Haggadah'), Sephardic rite. Written in Hebrew.

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1300 - 1500

British Library

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