LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINTS* FROM YAKOV KANDINOV STUDIO
"SECRET OF THE DEAD SEA VALLEY"
Image Size: 32"x32" with frame and doublematt
In this new painting from artist Yakov Kandin, important, ancient treasures in the history of mankind are laid bare in vibrant artistic expression.
- One of the Dead Sea Scrolls, believed by scholars to have been written around the Second Century, B.C., was discovered in the caves of Khirbet Qumran, located on the west bank of the Dead Sea.
- The clay oil lamp containing an image of the temple's column is estimated to have been made in the Third Century, B.C.
- The clay figure of a cloaked and masked woman who is depicted in a seated position. The woman is believed to be an ancient goddess and was originally carved at the end of the stone age.
- Archeologists have the traced the origins of this Greek Amphora to the Second Century B.C.
- The painted recreation of clay mask is based on an actual artifact from the Seventh Century B.C.
- The ceramic vase depicted in the painting was used to keep wheat grain. It dates from the Eighth Century B.C.
- The Assyrian jug shown was derived from the bronze period.
- The silver coins depicted are from the Fourth Century B.C. and bear the portrait of Alexander the Great, who had conquered the Near East by 331 B.C.
- The ceramic plate incorporated into the painting is from the Second Century B.C.
"Understanding paintings such as "Secrets of the Dead Sea Valley .. is like entering a time machine and being carried to the depth of ages. .. His artistic interpretation is full of genuine individuality. The artist's soul seems to yearn for what is native to him and it will continue to search for further creative outlet."
Veliyam K., Art Critic. New York
GOLD RAIN
Image Size: 20"x18" with frame and doublematt 250 prints only
GOLDEN EGG
Image Size: 20"x18" with frame and doublematt 250 prints only
PARIS VENUS
Image Size: 24"x20" with frame and doublematt 250 prints only
STILL-LIFE METAPHYSICS
Image Size: 24"x30" with frame and doublematt 250 prints only
All prints are signed by the Artist.
* Plus tax (California only) and shipping