Micrography depicting the Slaughter of the Innocents by L. Rotblatt, 1910

A 1910 micrography print by L. Rotblatt of New York City. The print, entirely composed of Hebrew characters, depicts King Herod ordering the "slaughter of the innocents." The image measures 23 5/8" L x 17 5/8" W within the frame; the framed dimensions are 29 5/8"L x 25 5/8"H x 7/8"D. The print was referenced in the Kestenbaum auction lot 366 on 11/13/2014, with an estimated value of $800-1200, but it remained unsold. The artist's signature is the only element not created using Hebrew characters.

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  • Rotblatt, L.

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