“Nathan Levi Iudeorum Propheta Gasæ natus / Nathan Levi den Propheet der Joden gebore van Gasa” [“Nathan Levi, Prophet of the Jews, Native of Gaza”]. Engraving by Cornelis Meyssens, printed by Martinus van den Enden, [probably Antwerp, ca. 1660–75, possibly 1666].

Abraham Nathan ben Elisha Hayyim HaLevi Ashkenazi, commonly referred to as “Nathan of Gaza” (1643–1680), kabbalist, native of Jerusalem, resident of Gaza, served as the prophet of the Sabbatean movement and stood out as one of its most prominent figures.
This engraving was evidently printed simultaneously with the printing of the engraving bearing the portrait of Sabbatai Zevi (see previous item).

Rare.

Approx. 17X12.5 cm. Very good condition. Minor creases. One corner cut off. Matted.

Provenance: Private collection.