”WEDDING UNDER THE STARS” is a Genuine Signed and Dated Ari Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting, measuring a large sized (approx.) 23 3/4 x 31 5/8 inches. This Magnificent and Important canvas, painted in Europe, was begun in the year 1981 and has been in the works for many years until completed recently in the year 2001. Rarely has a Wedding Scene been depicted in such a Dazzling Spiritual manner! The effect that this great painting has on the viewer is virtually Hypnotic. ”WEDDING UNDER THE STARS”, with its Magically Glowing Colours, represents a Joyous Celebration in a typical East European Shtetl (small Jewish town in Eastern Europe)! The entire scene is dramatically lit up by many small but radiant candles being held by the guests. The Traditional Jewish Wedding is presented in its True Spiritual and Mystical Light. Rarely has a Jewish Wedding scene been presented in this fashion, which takes the subject way beyond its folksiness and brings it into its deeper more profound meaning. This is just the way it used to be, a wedding held in the big outdoors, under a brightly twinkling starry night, the betrothed couple exchanging their sacred vows beneath the Chuppah (canopy), in front of the monumental Synagogue building. The entire town is present, giving witness to the happy occasion, watching on, as the great Hassidic Rabbi joins the couple in holy matrimony. This canvas is a shimmering Gem. Hundreds of people are present, people of all ages, awaiting the big happy moment-- and the couple's smashing of the wine glass in remembrance of the Destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. This is a highly detailed masterwork, influenced by the intricate techniques of the 17th century Old Masters of the Netherlands and Flanders. The artist’s wedding paintings are amongst his most prized creations. And this particular work, ranks among the most exceptional. As to the subject matter itself, everything is depicted with both a historical accuracy and also a deeply felt inner truth that distinguishes this incredible painting from most "genre" pieces. It is a work of great beauty and artistic sophistication. It is exquisite in both technique and style. The images portrayed so lovingly on this canvas are embedded with the power to open up many hearts. Filled to capacity with great warmth and lyricism, no one will remain unmoved by its fascinating spirit. This Magical Hypnotic Portrayal of the Eastern European Jewish Experience by Ari Roussimoff would make the ideal gift for a Wedding, a Birthday, a Holiday, or any Occasion.

”WEDDING UNDER THE STARS”

Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff