”PIETY” is a Genuine Signed & Dated Ari Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting, measuring a very large-sized 40 x 40 inches. This truly outstanding composition dates from 2003. Here is the artist's highly individualistic interpretation of the great spirituality which once existed in the Jewish communities of Eastern European. Shtetl (small Jewish town) Life is shown in all its highly spiritual soulfulness, where the Holy Word is at the very core of every human being's soul. Spirituality is wisdom and love; it is the life affirming center of existence, every day of one's life. Piety and devotion is here symbolized by the open carrying of the Torah Scrolls and spreading the great teachings from person to person, to all mankind. The learned Rabbi passionately clutches the holy Scrolls to his heart. In the background to his right, a group of venerable Hassidic Jews congregate in front of the ancient Synagogue. To the left of the central figure is a Hassidic Miracle Working Rabbi ("Rebbe") guiding his flock. Always close to nature, the Hassidic Jewish community is at home with the peaceful and lovable animals such as the goat. The entire town is blanketed by the cold winter snow. In the distance are mirthful festivities surrounding a freshly built snowman, the watercarriers busily go to and from the well to fetch and deliver water, and a man treks through the deep snow while enjoying his pipe. This very expressive Roussimoff work offers a particularly captivating interpretation of this Jewish subject, which the artist has tackled before in several smaller versions. This canvas is by far, the largest and most important that Roussimoff did on this particular theme. The painting also presents a beautiful dream-like view of the little town complete with small rustic Ukrainian homes all covered by the thick winter snow. The "Old World" comes to life in this most magical of artistic renderings. “PIETY” uses colour and form in a most dynamic manner. The surface that is richly textured with heavy impasto. This effect is achieved by the repeated layering upon layer of paint, thereby making the painting appear amazingly three dimensional. With its array of Expressionistic Colours and the radiant glow of colours, this most Poignant Artistic Portrayal of Jewish Religious Life before the war in Europe really Comes to Life Before One’s Very Own Eyes.

Here, one can acquire a genuine Judaica theme, painted by a true World-Class Artist! The collectors of Roussimoff paintings cross over all boundaries of nationality, religion and country. His paintings of Jewish and Russian themes grace the walls of fine art collections the world over. This is a Really Great Opportunity to bid on and own this Major Ari Roussimoff Oil Painting.

"PIETY"

Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff