Artist: Ari Harpaz (1941–2008)
Technique: Fine Art Print on Textured Paper
Available Dimensions (Unframed):
Large: 50 x 67 cm
Small: 35 x 45 cm
Status: Fine art edition with official "American Art of S. Florida" publisher stamp in the lower margin.
About the Artwork:
This evocative Ari Harpaz print captures a profound spiritual relationship with the holy city. The composition features a detailed, traditional landscape of Jerusalem nestled safely within a pair of large, protective hands bound by tefillin. Above the city, a devout figure wrapped in a tallit gazes downward in deep prayer, while a white dove soars through the dramatic, atmospheric clouds overhead. Ari Harpaz expertly utilizes a palette of warm ochres, golds, and soft blues, combining hyper-surreal imagery with classical precision to convey a powerful message of divine guardianship, faith, and peace.
About the Artist:
Ari Harpaz (1941–2008) was a prominent Romanian-born Israeli contemporary artist celebrated for his masterfully executed contributions to fantastic surrealism. Formally trained in Tel Aviv and later under classical guidance in Genoa, Italy, Ari Harpaz achieved international critical recognition for his hyper-surreal precision across paintings, drawings, and bronze sculptures. Throughout his career, his art remained deeply rooted in a connection to Jewish history, sacred landscapes, and profound spiritual themes. Today, his evocative works are housed in private collections across the United States, Europe, and Israel.