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Tom B. UNITED STATES
Member Since January 2005
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Fortunino Matania - The Harlot Rahab hiding the Israelite Spies

Location: Matania, Fortunino
Artist: Fortunino Matania (All)

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Fortunino Matania - The Harlot Rahab hiding the Israelite Spies
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The Fortunino Matania Portfolio Cover
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Location: Matania, Fortunino
Title: Fortunino Matania - The Harlot Rahab hiding the Israelite Spies*
Artist:  Fortunino Matania (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1393
Likes on CAF: 3
Comments: 7
Added to Site: 12/27/2021

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Matania was never one to shy away from drawing and painting strong women, particularly those of ancient times. This is one of the largest single figure pieces(at about 11" tall) that I've seen by him. Her striking portrait was chosen for use as the cover for The Fortunino Matania Portfolio published by Book Palace. The full image was used as an interior plate. See additional pic.

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Tom B. ( 2 )
Member Since: January 2005
Last Login: July 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/27/2021

As with all of your Matanias, lovely painting.  Thanks for sharing, Tom!

 steve  staszower Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/27/2021

Beautiful!!

 Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/27/2021

Biblically celebrated from the book of Joshua, Rahab's finest hour of faith is shown as she hides the spies under bundles of flax.  Her look of a harlot makes for a stunning subject.  Matania illustrated this with the passion and zeal to inspire faith in deeds.

 artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 12/28/2021

Delightful!  Such delicate handling and a beautifully rendered face; I love all the details

 Ben Friedman Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/28/2021

Stunning!

 Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/28/2021

Yet another amazing work by this master illustrator, congrats!

 Ray Cuthbert Member Since 2003
Posted On 12/31/2021

Excellent!

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