The Fateful Holidays. Passover (2023) Peinture par Elena Kotliarker

As an artist who has created a four painting composition titled "Jewish Holidays," I am excited to share with you a single painting from this collection, dedicated to the Jewish holiday of Passover. This particular painting is a visual representation of the rich symbolism and meaning behind Passover, combining historical and spiritual elements to create a cohesive representation of the holiday.

The painting depicts an angel blowing a trumpet on the upper half, situated above the stone tablets of the covenant. This represents the moment when Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, a pivotal event in Jewish history. The angel blowing the trumpet is a symbol of the divine presence and power that was present during this moment.

On the bottom half of the painting, a huge crowd of people can be seen crossing the sea between the walls of water. This crowd is protected by huge wings that guard this passage, symbolizing the divine protection that God provided to the Jewish people during their escape from slavery in Egypt. The event being depicted is the splitting of the Red Sea, which allowed the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.

At the left bottom corner of the painting, there is a goblet with Easter wine and women dancing in a dance with tambourines. This represents the traditional Passover Seder, a ritual meal that is held on the first two nights of Passover. The goblet of wine represents the four cups of wine that are drunk during the Seder, each representing a different aspect of the Jewish redemption from slavery. The women dancing with tambourines represent the joy and celebration that is an important part of the Passover holiday.

Overall, this painting is a powerful representation of the historical and spiritual significance of Passover. It combines the image of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments with the dramatic moment of the Red Sea splitting and the joyous celebration of the Passover Seder. Through this combination of elements, the painting captures the essence of the Passover holiday and its importance in Jewish history and tradition.

In conclusion, this painting is one part of a four painting composition titled "Jewish Holidays," and it represents the holiday of Passover. It is a visual representation of the rich symbolism and meaning behind the holiday, combining historical and spiritual elements to create a cohesive representation of Passover. I hope that this description has given you a deeper understanding and appreciation of my artwork and the holiday that it represents.

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