A stunning lithograph by Jerusalem artist David Yohanan, signed by the artist, created and printed in Jerusalem. This is a religious Jew blowing the shofar (ram's horn) on the Jewish High Holidays (Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur). The shofar is a natural wind instrument, one of the oldest known to the world. In earliest times the shofar was used by Jews as a musical instrument. Its most important uses described in the Bible were to intimidate the enemy, to declare war, and to call the populace to assembly. According to one tradition, on the first day of Elul, a month before Rosh Hashana, Moses climbed to the top of Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments for the second time. He blew the shofar as a reminder to his fellow Jews not to sin, not to build another Golden Calf (as they had when Moses received the first set of the Ten Commandments on the mountaintop). From that time on, the shofar, which until then had been blown only on the first day of Elul, was blown each day for the entire month of Elul (the month of the Shofar) to remind everyone that the Days of Awe are approaching and that they must take stock of their lives and improve their conduct.

The man in this piece has a kippa on and on top of it his talit (prayer shawl). He is blowing his shofar. The Hebrew words next to him say "blow [during] the month of the shofar." You'll notice many jewish symbols on his clothes. Most are related to Rosh Hashana and others are jewish symbols: a menorah, machzor (Days of Awe prayer book), pomegrante (traditional food for Rosh Hashana), Shabbat and Yom Tov candles, 7 species, kiddush cup, landscapes of Jerusalem, fish (another symbol of Rosh Hashana), a royal crwwn, a dredel, and a dove.

This is a wonderful addition to any home, office or as a gift.

The piece comes signed by the artist, matted and with a protective covering.

Measures: 11 x 13 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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