Twelve vines relief sculpture in tympanum of the Prague Synagogue

Prague synagogue; carving on tympanum over entry to the inner sanctuary, an abstract geometric design within a pointed arch, shows 12 vines and twleve bunches of grapes, possibly representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Also known as the "Old-New Synagogue," the oldest in Europe. Built 1270 in Gothic style.

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Image Size: 3600x2656 / 8.3MB; Czech Republic Prague Praha synagogue tree of life relief sculpture pointed arch twelve tribes of Israel Gothic architectural style medieval symbolic
Contained in galleries: Prague in Winter

Prague synagogue; carving on tympanum over entry to the inner sanctuary, an abstract geometric design within a pointed arch, shows 12 vines and twleve bunches of grapes, possibly representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Also known as the "Old-New Synagogue," the oldest in Europe. Built 1270 in Gothic style.