Psalm 121 - 'THE GATEKEEPER' - original size 120-100 cm
EXPLANATION
The central theme of this painting is the doorway.
The entrance shows a way in and a way out, depicting
God's 'watch over our coming and going'.
He is the gatekeeper of our soul, closer than close and never
asleep.
The footsteps leading in and out are planted straight and firm - never wavering as the gatekeeper keeps us on track.
On the door are two letters in Hebrew, which read from right to
left: the Aleph and the Taw (in Greek, the Alpha and
Omega).
God, the Eternal One, the Beginning and the
End.
On the left hand side is shown a key.
No gatekeeper is without one.
Here it represents God's ability to unlock the deepest part of
our beings where no one else can enter.
On the right hand side, half-seen, is a lightbearing lamp,
again essential to the gatekeeper.
The menorah provides light in the night.
Also, as seen in the painting, by day the sun is
casting shadows from its branches which provide welcome
shade at midday.
At the top of the painting we see distant mountains, depicting a 24 hour time span.
From dark to light, from dawn 'til dusk, seven days a week, 12 months a year; from the moment of my conception until my dying day.
Psalm 121
"I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will
not slumber;
indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor
sleep.
The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your
right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm- he will watch over
your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and
forever more.
| 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. |
