„W przyszłym roku w Jerozolimie”. Wizja miasta na przykładzie zabytków ze zbiorów Muzeum Narodowego w Krakowie i krakowskich synagog

Abstract

The collection of the National Museum in Kraków includes several objects they are thematically related to Jerusalem. These are paintings, graphics, and photographs presenting the natural panorama of the city, landmark buildings, architectural plans, and images of „heavenly Jerusalem.” The pictures painted on the walls of Krakow’s synagogues are a comparison to these objects. The most exciting paintings can be found in the Kupa synagogue in Krakow. A significant part of artistic craftsmanship refers ideologically to the appearance of holy places, especially the construction of the Temple of Jerusalem. Numerous museum collections refer to items from the temple’s furnishings. The authors of the objects discussed in the article are primarily people of Jewish origin.