A printed "Mizrah" plate (lithographic printing with silver and gold print), with illustrations of the holy places. Published by "Ya'akov Pesach Wigolik", A.L. Monsohn press, Jerusalem,[early 20th cent.].
The design and illustrations were probably created by Avraham Leib Monsohn. In the center appears a map of Eretz Israel (faded) surrounded by a frame with illustrations of the holy "graves of the fathers" with various verses. In the upper corners scenes of Jerusalem are depicted and in the lower corners, maps of the world (left map is faded). On the upper and lower part of the leaf are illustrations of animals and the verse "Mighty as a Tiger and light as an Eagle…"
The Monsohn Printing Press was established in Jerusalem in 1892 by Avraham Leib Monsohn who travelled to Frankfurt to learn printing methods. During the first few years he mainly printed souvenirs from the Holy Land and synagogue decorations. The first drawings were created by Leib Monsohn while other artists joined at a later stage. Monsohn publishing house was considered the most modern due to its ability to print also in gold. The enterprise was active until the year 1992.
67X52.5 cm, framed. Fair condition, minor spotting and tears, several parts are faded – possibly because a printing fault. Not examined out of frame.