The Most Learned Aaron Hart, Rabbi, Aged 81. Portrait of R. Aaron Hart. Mezzotint by James McArdell, after Bartholomew Dandridge. London: printed for G. Pulley, 1751.
High-quality portrait, depicting R. Aaron Hart at the age of 81; his right-hand resting on the book of his father-in-law – Beit Shmuel, and his left-hand holding a folded document inscribed in Hebrew "Get" (divorce document).

R. Aaron (Uri Phoebus) Hart-Hamburger (1670-1756), first chief rabbi of the British Empire (a position he held until his passing, for over fifty years) and founder of the Great Synagogue in London. Son-in-law of R. Shmuel Rabbi of Fürth, author of Beit Shmuel. He authored the Urim VeTumim booklet regarding the London Get polemic (London, 1706; the document inscribed "Get" seen in the present print alludes to his involvement in this affair).

35.5X25.5 cm. Overall good condition. Some minor marginal stains and creases. Mounted on old board, 36.5X26.5 cm, fair condition, with marginal tears and corners lacking.

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