Lost Treasures: The Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe The Artwork of Bill Farran
Gąbin, Poland - Original Linocut
Gąbin, Poland - Original Linocut
Yiddish name: Gombin
The wooden synagogue of Gabin was built in 1710. The facade of the synagogue was inspired by the Baroque architecture of churches. Built as a timber-framed rectangle, it was ornamented with two onion-shaped domed towers over the entrance, each with a flag. In more modern times, the synagogue was regarded as a landmark historical building, part of the national cultural heritage under special supervision of the Department of Museums of the Polish Ministry of Education.
On September 21, 1939, the Jewish population of Gąbin was gathered in the market by the German Nazis, who brutalized and killed many. On that same day, the soldiers set the synagogue on fire, spreading to nearby buildings. The fire consumed the Torah, the prayer books, and all synagogue equipment. Several Jews in the burning building miraculously escaped death. In the end, the Germans blamed the Jews for starting the fire.
Purchase a print
Original linocut prints are 8x10 inches, and are available either unmatted or in an 11x14 matte.
I also offer matted 5x7 digital prints. These prints are created from high-res digital images and come in an 8x10 matte.
For this synagogue I have created an additional digital print, with Hebrew lettering in the background. These prints are also created from high-res digital images and come in an 8x10 matte.