This is a lithograph micrography of a Chanukah menorah by Israeli artist David Yohanan. Micrography is an ancient Middle Eastern and especially Jewish art form. The artist took the book of Psalms (tehillim) and wrote each letter in order to make this wonderful piece of art.

In the foreground you'll see the menorah and the words "these candles are holy" written in Hebrew. You'll notice the 8 candle/oil holders and the shamash (the holder for the candle that lights all of the other candles). In the background you see a menorah like that from the ancient Jewish Temple.

The piece is signed by the artist and also written "Psalms" by the artist.

Measures: 8 x 10 inches.

David Yohanan's work is not sold outside of Israel, this is the only place on the Internet to find his work.

David Yohanan was born in Tiberius (Tveria), Israel in 1971.

Already at an early age it was evident that he had extraordinary painting talents, and he was considered a child prodigy. At 12 years old, he participated in a national painting competition, reaped many accolades, and took First Prize. In 1987, he moved to Jerusalem and enrolled in the Betzalel School of Art, which also pursuing Judaic Studies in a yeshiva, and achieved mastery as a Scribe (Sofer Stam - Sofer Torah Umezusot).

His dual talents are evidenced in the remarkable combinations of writing and decorations on klaf (holy parchments), incorporating symbols and quotations from the Bible, and Jerusalem scapes. Examples of his artistic creations include a Megilat Esther (scroll of the Book of Esther), ktubot (wedding agreements), depictions of pitum haktoret (the Temple incense mixture) and more.

He has drawn hundreds of paintings in charcoal, aquatint, acrylic, oil and watercolors. His painting techniques include illuminations, microcaligraphy, papercuts and vitrage. The interweaving of colors and varied shapes give his paintings depth and exhibit remarkable creativity. In addition, the artist has shown great interior design talents; he designs aronot kodesh (Torah scroll arks) and Judaica art ornaments. Mr. Yohanan has recently put out a series of original and unique Calligraphy paintings.

His works of art are recognized widely in the art world, and adorn the homes of many famous people throughout the world.

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