Portrait of R. Moshe son of Yoel Nasch (Nias; Nikolsburg), rabbi of Zwolle (the Netherlands) – engraving by A. Joëls, partially hand-colored. [The Netherlands, early 19th century].
R. Moshe son of Yoel Nasch is portrayed within a round frame resting on three books he authored. The following inscription is printed beneath the portrait: "The portrait… of the perfect scholar, the honored and renowned R. Moshe Nasch, rabbi and dean of the Zwolle community…".

R. Moshe son of Yoel Nasch (or: of Nasch – Nikolsburg) served as posek in Nijkerk (Gelderland) for some thirty years. In 1802, he was appointed rabbi of Zwolle (Overijssel province). He passed away in Elul, 1807. This portrait documents three books he authored, titled: Yismach Moshe, VaYoel Moshe and VaYaster Moshe. Apart from Yismach Moshe (printed in 1771), his other books are currently unknown.

Engraving: 15X9.5 cm. Good condition. Old tape stains to upper margin, on both sides of leaf.

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