Psalm 30 - 'MOURNING INTO JOY' - original size 100-140 cm
Explanation:
Central to this dyptich is a menora (candlestick).
The painting should be 'read' from right to left, as in Hebrew writing.
On the right side is a woman, who has covered her eyes
in despair.
It seems as if a sea of flames is threatening to burn her and ashes
have covered her clothes.
Without realizing it she is surrounded by the
seven-branched menora, which symbolizes the eternally present
God.
Despite her despair and mourning God is with her, even though she
may not feel him.
On the left side of the painting is a woman in white
clothes who is rising from the ash-heap.
She has raised her hands in praise. She also is surrounded by the
menora.
On its branches are written: on the right: "My mourning..."
In the middle: "You have changed...."
On the left: "...into joyful dancing.”
Psalm 30
"You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing,
You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with
joy,
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!"
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| reproduction on canvas | This painting is available as a reproduction of the original painting. The painting will be printed on high quality canvas, with a 2 cm wooden frame. You can hardly tell the difference with a real one! |
| reproduction on art poster | This painting is available as a reproduction on art poster. Fine art print on solid 250 g/m² premium paper. The smallest details are visible sharp and clear. An art poster comes out best in a frame with possibly a passe-partout. |
| reproduction on postcard | This painting is available as a postcard. On the front is a picture of the painted psalm, on the back a bible text from this psalm (Dutch language only). The following psalms are available on postcard: psalm 1, 11, 18, 22, 23, 30, 40, 42, 62, 70, 84, 91, 121, 126B, 127, 129, 134, 139, 144, 147. |
