Rachel’s Tomb is traditionally identified as the burial site of Rachel, as mentioned in Genesis: “And Rachel died, and was buried on the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem. And Jacob set up a pillar upon her grave; it is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.” Rachel is revered as a maternal figure in Jewish tradition.
Though the tomb’s structure has changed over time, I chose to depict it in its original form, long recognized as a symbol of the Land of Israel. Using soft tones of beige and green, the painting evokes the feel of an old postcard. Thick textures add depth, while the composition is framed by an ancient olive tree, symbolizing children likened to olive shoots in Psalms, and Rachel as the mother who weeps for her suffering children. A dominant rose bush in the foreground highlights her femininity and nobility, alluding to her cherished role as Jacob’s beloved wife, for whom he labored 14 years, as reflected in Shir hashirim: Keshoshana bein hachochim ken ra’ayati bein habanot”.
for this painting available in prints press here
אנו ממליצים לעבור לאתר הישראלי למשלוחים לישראל ולגלישה נוחה בעברית.
הזמנות מאתר זה נשלחות לארה”ב וקנדה בלבד.
