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Ketubah

Location: Jean, James
Artist: James Jean (Painter)

Location: Jean, James
Title: Ketubah
Artist: James Jean (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2157
Likes on CAF: 0
Comments: 18
Added to Site: 2/3/2007

Before a Jewish wedding ceremony, the bride and groom sign the ketubah, an ancient contract of marriage traditionally illustrated by the finest comic book artists of the ancient world. This was done for us by James Jean-- a fave of both myself and my new bride. James chose the story of Reuben and Penina, a Jewish "fable" of sorts. Penina, having been exiled by Queen Sheba to live alone in a tree on an island for five years to disprove King Soloman's assertation that God arranges marriages in heaven, spots Rueban adrift in the churning water below. A violent storm had tossed Rueben overboard from his father's ship, and he clung to a piece of driftwood as the waves assailed and cradled him towards the island. James did amazing work and copied/incorporated the hebrew text perfectly. This piece and James' work helped make a special day even more special and will hang in our home. Once we get a home.
22 x 30"

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Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/3/2007

Wanna trade? ;o)

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/3/2007

A wonderful piece...

Jonathan H Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/3/2007

Wow! A truly remarkable piece for your special day. Congrats on both your acquisitions!!

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/3/2007

A truly unique and special piece. And a great lesson in how to involve wives in the hobby:P

Glen Brunswick Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/3/2007

Mazel-tov on the wedding, Dave. Beautiful Ketubah. I'm thinking of having ours re done by Romita Sr. I feel at this point I should point out that marriage is for real. Not just a fairy tale. :) Enjoy!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/3/2007

That is a piece that you should never sell...

Danny Tran Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/3/2007

Incredible piece!!!.Love James Jean works(he's one of my favourite).I'm so jealous,congratulation and many thanks for sharing.

Jason Schachter Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/3/2007

Wow, thats fantastic! All the best in your new life together!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/3/2007

WOWOWOW!!!!! Mazal Tov, You should build a Bayis Ne'eman B'Yisrael!

Carl Wyckaert Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/4/2007

Superb piece, James told me it was a heck of job copying the text

Lambo S. Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/5/2007

What a wonderful piece! Congratulations and best wishes!

Brian Peck Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/5/2007

The perfect piece to mark the special event! Love the composition and the detail. Congrats to you both.

Benno Rothschild Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/26/2008

wonderful piece Dave. Its nice to see a Ketubah that incorporates such incredible artistry. Mazel Tov!!

Dries D Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/14/2009

amazing piece of art! hope you've found your home

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/4/2009

I believe I said Mazaltov at the time but looking at this again makes the wonderful artistry even more admirable!!

Peter P Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/4/2010

This is such a beautiful thing... =)

Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008

Posted On 6/7/2019

That’s so beautiful! Awesome!

Amir E Member Since 2020

Posted On 7/19/2022

Incredible! Mazal Tov! This is probably the most unique piece posted on CAF!

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