Aaron's rod swallowing the magicians' rods
Aaron's rod swallowing the magicians' rods. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Abraham hosting the three angels
Abraham hosting the three angels. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Adam naming the animals - Public domain dedication image
Adam naming the animals. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Bitter herb f 52 - Public domain dedication image
Painted initial-word panel from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'), maror (bitter herb). In the outer margin, a miniature depicting a man holding the maror, another miniature of a giant leaf emb... More
Decorated initial-word panel f 37
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters and foliate spreading to the upper margin from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 28
Decorated initial-word panel from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 29
Decorated initial-word panel with foliate scroll spreading to the upper margin from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 46
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters and penwork decoration, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 41v
Decorated initial-word panel,We-nitzaq (and we cried out); a miniature in the lower margin depicting a kneeling man in prayer. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 19v
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 53
Decorated initial-word panelDecorated initial-word panels with gold and silver letters, and foliate spreading to the upper margin, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f.35
Decorated initial-word panel, Barukh (blessed) with gold letters. A foliated tailed dragon biting the tail of the 'Khaf', the last letter of Barukh. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 41
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters and pen-flourishing, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'). In the lower miniature, there is a human-headed, dragon-bodied hybrid sta... More
Decorated initial-word panel f 47v
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters, R. Akiva, foliate in the lower margin, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 46v
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters, foliate and pen-flourishing, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 60
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters and pen-flourishing, under the upper panel, a manicula and a torso. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 63
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters, a miniature in the lower margin depicting a lion with foliated tail. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 53v
Decorated initial-word panel from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'). Halleluyah (praise God) with gold letters, at the beginning of Psalm 113, the beginning of the first part of the Hallel.
Decorated initial-word panel f 60v
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters and a miniature in the lower margin depicting a dragon and foliate, at Psalm 118, in the Hallel. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panels f 22v
Decorated initial-word panels with pen-flourishing from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panels f 25
Initial-word panels with pen-flourishing. from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 62v
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters and pen-flourishing, in Psalm 118, in the Hallel. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 45
Decorated initial-word panel with gold and silver letters and pen-flourishing. from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters f 20
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panels f 23
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 57
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters: The first initial-word panel, Shefokh (pour out) is the beginning of the introductory sentence to the second part of the Hallel. From the Haggadah for Passover (... More
Decorated initial-word panel f 45v
Decorated initial-word panell with gold letters: Elu (these), above it a vertical band embellished with foliate and a bust of a figure at its upper end. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 52v
Decorated initial-word panel with silver letters from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'). The last letter lamed ends in a foliate extending in the upper margin.
Decorated initial-word panels f 34
Decorated initial-word panels with gold and silver letters and penwork decoration from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-words f 42 - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panels, We-et and We-yotzienu, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 50
Decorated initial-word panel from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panels f 24
Decorated initial-word panel with pen-flourishing from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Decorated initial-word panel f 55
Decorated initial-word panel from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'). Barukh (blessed) with silver letters, red penwork decoration, a dragon in the lower margin biting the tail of the 'Khaf', th... More
Distributing of matzot and haroset
The master of the house distributing the matzot (unleavened bread) and the haroset (sweetmeat). From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Dreams of the butler and the baker
The dreams of the butler and the baker, Joseph interpreting the dreams. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Embellished vertical band f 22 - Public domain dedication image
Vertical band with keywords of the text decorated with pen-flourishing from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Embellished vertical band f 21 - Public domain dedication image
Vertical band with keywords of the text decorated with pen-flourishing from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Embellished vertical bands f 49v
Vertical bands containing keywords of the thanksgiving hymn, Dayyenu (It would have been enough) decorated with gold letters, pen-flourishing and foliate spreading to the upper margin. From the Haggadah for P... More
Embellished vertical bands f 49
Vertical bands containing keywords of the thanksgiving hymn, Dayyenu (It would have been enough) decorated with gold letters, pen-flourishing and foliate spreading to the upper margin. From the Haggadah for Pa... More
Embellished vertical bands f 48v
Vertical bands containing keywords of the thanksgiving hymn, Dayyenu (It would have been enough) decorated with gold letters, pen-flourishing and foliate spreading to the upper margin. From the Haggadah for Pa... More
Fight of the tower builders - Public domain dedication image
The building of the tower of Babel, the builders attacking each other as a consequence of losing their common language (see Genesis Rabbah 38:10). From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Gathering grain Sister Haggadah
Scenes from the life of Jacob: gathering grain. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Isaac, Jacob and Esau - Public domain dedication image
Isaac blessing Jacob, Esau returning from his hunt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh
Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob increasing his flocks - Public domain dedication image
Jacob increasing his flocks. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob in front of Pharaoh - Public domain dedication image
Joseph and his brothers, Jacob in front of Pharaoh. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob going down to Egypt - Public domain dedication image
Jacob going down to Egypt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob meeting and angel and the council of his brothers
Joseph meeting an angel (see Genesis Rabbah 84:14 on Gen. 37:15), and the council of his brothers (Gen. 37:18). From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob, angel, Jabbok, Esau - Public domain dedication image
Jacob wrestling with the angel, Jacob's passage of the river Jabbok and his meeting with Esau. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob's ladder - Public domain dedication image
Jacob's ladder. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Jacob's sons in Egypt - Public domain dedication image
Jacob's sons in Egypt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Joseph and his brothers feasting
Joseph and his brothers feasting, Joseph foreseeing the future with his goblet. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Joseph kissing Benjamin - Public domain dedication image
Joseph kissing Benjamin. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Joseph revealing himself to his brothers
Joseph revealing himself to his brothers. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Joseph's servants pursuing his brothers
Joseph's servants pursuing his brothers, the goblet is found in Benjamin's bag. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Judah and his brothers negotiating with Joseph
Judah and his brothers negotiating with Joseph. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Mah nishtanah - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panel at the beginning of Mah nishtanah (Why this night is different?) with gold letters and foliate spreading to the upper margin. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Man praying f 61 - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panel with gold letters in the Hallel (Psalm 118:5). Miniature in the lower margin depicting a man standing in a small niche praying. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Matzah f 51v - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panel: matzah (unleavened bread). A miniature in the outer margin depicting a man seated in a Gothic niche and lifing a matzah,a giant matzah decorated with gold foliate in the middle of... More
Miriam dancing - Public domain dedication image
Miriam and the Israelite women dancing. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Moses before the burning bush
Moses before the burning bush. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Moses killing the Egyptian - Public domain dedication image
Moses killing the Egyptian, an Egyptian smiting an Israelite. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Moses and Aaron performing the signs to the Elders of Israel
Moses and Aaron performing the signs to the Elders of Israel (Ex. 4:30). From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Moses saving Jethro's daughters
Moses saving Jethro's daughters. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Naming of the animals - Public domain dedication image
Adam naming the animals. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Noah leading the animals out of the ark
Noah leading the animals out of the ark. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Noah building the ark - Public domain dedication image
Noah building the ark. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Noah's ark f 2v - Public domain dedication image
Full-page miniature, upper register: Noah building the ark, lower register: Noah leading the animals out of the ark. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Opening to the Seder - Public domain dedication image
There are two decorated initial-word panels on this page, at the benediction of the first cup of wine. The upper one is embellished with gold foliage, the lower one is with penwork decoration. The text is surr... More
Passage of the Red sea f 16v - Public domain dedication image
Full-page miniature, upper register: the pursuing Egyptians and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, lower register: Miriam and the Israelite women dancing. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Pharaoh's daughter finding Moses
Pharaoh's daughter finding Moses. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Pharaoh's daughter presenting Moses to Pharaoh
Pharaoh's daughter presenting Moses to Pharaoh. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Pharao's dream - Public domain dedication image
Pharaoh's dream. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Pharaoh ordering the midwives, the casting of the male children into t...
Pharaoh ordering the midwives, the casting of the male children into the Nile. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Preparation for the Seder f 17 - Public domain dedication image
Full-page miniature, upper register: the master of the house distributing the matzot (unleavened bread) and the haroset (sweetmeat), lower register: father and son searching for leaven, two women cleaning the ... More
Pursuing Egyptians and the Israelites
The pursuing Egyptians and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Rabbi Eleazar ben Azaryah f 34v
Decorated initial-word panel, Amar (Said) with gold letters and a miniature in the outer margin depicting Rabbi Eleazar ben Azaryah seated at a reading desk with an open book. From the Haggadah for Passover (t... More
Rabban Gamliel f 50v - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panel at the beginning of the mishnaic dictum, 'Rabban Gamliel used to say'. The word Rabban is written with gold letters. In the lower margin, Rabban Gamliel is seated in a niche flanke... More
Scenes from Exodus f 13v - Public domain dedication image
Scenes from Exodus. Full-page miniature, upper register: Aaron's rod swallowing the magicians' rods, lower register: the first plague: blood. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 9v
Scenes from the life of Joseph. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Adam f 1v
Scenes from the life of Adam, from the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 11
Scenes from the life of Joseph. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 6v
Scenes from the life of Joseph. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from Genesis f 3v - Public domain dedication image
Scenes from Genesis. Full-page miniature, upper register: the building of the tower of Babel, the builders attacking each other as a consequence of losing their common language (see Genesis Rabbah 38:10), lowe... More
Scenes from Exodus f 16 - Public domain dedication image
Scenes from Exodus. Full-page miniature, upper register: the tenth plague: the death of the first-born including Pharaoh's son, lower regsiter: the Israelites leaving Egypt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the... More
Scenes from Exodus f 10v - Public domain dedication image
Scenes from Exodus. Full-page miniature, upper register: Joseph revealing himself to his brothers, lower register: Jacob going down to Egypt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Jacob f 5v
Scenes from the life of Jacob. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 8v
Full-page miniature, upper register: gathering grain, lower register: Jacob's sons in Egypt. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 7v
Full-page miniature, upper register: the dreams of the butler and the baker, Joseph interpreting the dreams, lower register: Pharaoh's dream. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Moses f 12
Full-page miniature, upper register: Pharaoh's daughter finding Moses, lower register: Pharaoh's daughter presenting Moses to Pharaoh, and Pharaoh's magicians prophesizing that Moses will destroy Egypt. From ... More
Scenes from the life of Moses f 13
Scenes from the life of Moses. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Jacob f 4v
Scenes from the life of Jacob. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Moses f 12v
Scenes from the life of Moses. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from the life of Joseph f 10
Scenes from the life of Joseph. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Scenes from Exodus f 11 - Public domain dedication image
Full-page miniature, upper register: Joseph and his brothers, Jacob in front of Pharaoh, lower register: Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Searching for leaven - Public domain dedication image
Father and son searching for leaven, two women cleaning the house. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Seder table - Public domain dedication image
A family sitting around a spread Seder table discussing the Haggadah. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
Seder table f 18 - Public domain dedication image
Full-page miniature of a family sitting around a spread Seder table discussing the Haggadah. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah').
The bread of affliction - Public domain dedication image
Decorated initial-word panel, Ha lahma (the bread of affliction) with gold letters; a miniature in the outer margin depicting a standing man holding a piece of unleavened bread (matzah). From the Haggadah for ... More
The divine name f 58 - Public domain dedication image
A miniature embedded into the body of the text depicting a giant leaf with three leaf-like yods (yod is a Hebrew letter) inside used as a contraction of the name of God. From the Haggadah for Passover (the 'Si... More