Engraving of the Rue des Juifs, Lima, Peru

An engraving depicting the Rue des Juifs (Jews' Street) in Lima, Peru. The image, likely dating to circa 1866, shows a street scene with details related to the historical context of the street's name, which is linked to the persecution of Jews by the Holy Inquisition. The description provided by the donor highlights the street's association with a painting depicting the torture of Jews and the placement of tablets with names of accused Jews near a cathedral door.

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Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 176