Obj. ID: 1087
Jewish Architecture  Synagogue in Sandomierz - Interior

To the main object: Synagogue in Sandomierz, Poland

Murals cover the groined vault and the walls of the prayer hall of the synagogue.

Depictions of the Zodiac signs are located along the perimeter of the groined vault. Each sign is placed within an ovular medallion and inscribed. In the center of the vault, in a rectangular frame, was an image with a pair of hands lifting the unwrapped Torah scroll.

There are views of Jerusalem depicted on the walls and paintings of the sanctuary implements surrounding the Torah ark. Above the ark there is a depiction of a Leviathan around a circular window. The four animals were painted on the north wall of the prayer hall within the illusionary semi-circular arches painted on the pilasters. In the niche of the Torah ark are earlier paintings of the tablets of the law flanked by griffins, floral decorations, and pomegranates.

For the Torah Ark see:

Synagogue in Sandomierz - Torah ark

For the four animals see:

Synagogue in Sandomierz - Four Animals

For the Zodiac Signs see:

Synagogue in Sandomierz - Zodiac Signs