62 Psaumes et Versets de la Bible
Publication: 1960
During the Nazi occupation of Paris, the artist Benn was sheltered by various Christian families. While in hiding, he made simple line drawings of biblical verses until he was captured and interred in the Beanne le Rolande camp. After the war, he expanded his drawings into paintings and produced the 62 plates in this portfolio. Gift of Professor Jack M. Sasson, the Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Judaica and Biblical Studies.
Title
62 Psaumes et Versets de la Bible
Soixante-Deux Psaumes et Versets de la Bible
Date
Publication: 1960
Description
During the Nazi occupation of Paris, the artist Benn was sheltered by various Christian families. While in hiding, he made simple line drawings of biblical verses until he was captured and interred in the Beanne le Rolande camp. After the war, he expanded his drawings into paintings and produced the 62 plates in this portfolio. Gift of Professor Jack M. Sasson, the Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Judaica and Biblical Studies.
Rights
Copyright; use considered fair according to the ARL Code of Best Practices in Fair Use
Format
Books
Source
Memorabilia Collection, ND553 .B514 A45 1960
Collection
Citation
“62 Psaumes et Versets de la Bible,” Gallery, accessed July 7, 2022, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/857.