Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Zeev Raban, Tower of David

Zeev Raban israeli art Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to the opening verses of Song of Songs 4 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyrights of his works.
We see a large Star of David on the second small illustration from top right corner under the Tower of David.

Zeev Raban, King Solomon’s Chariot

Zeev Raban israeli art Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to the Song of Songs 3:6-11 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyright of his works.
We see King Solomon’s chariot with a very prominent Star of David right in the center of the illustration.

Homage to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Lessing Star of David israeli-artPicture of work of art with Star of David is courtesy of Amos Plaut.
Title: Homage to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing [1729- 1781]
280/200 cm
Acrylic on canvas
1991
Lessing wrote Nathan the Wise (Nathan der Weise) about religions  tolerance. 
Copyright: Amos Plaut 2007
Amos wrote to me that the title of the work is Big Triptych and it adds to the irony:
Nathan the Wise tells the king that there's no real difference between religions, they all have the same value...