Marriage contract, manuscript, ink and paint on vellum, dated 13th of Sivan 5422 (1662) at Mantovah. The text is framed by an elaborate arch. At the top of the arch is the statement This gate is for God, only the righteous will enter through it. Withi...
Description:
Bride: Yintilah (Gentila) bat Ya'akov Italiyah.
Subject (Geographic):
Mantua (Italy) --Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Azri'el Levi ben Avraham Levi Mai and Yintilah bat Ya'akov Italiyah
Subject (Topic):
Ketubah --Italy --Mantua and Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)
