274 Ketubah. Italian Floral
23.6"x16.5", 60x42 cm
Giclée print of an original ketubah, limited edition
of 250, signed and numbered.
Gold added by hand.
This ketubah is based on the design of a most beautiful ketubah
made in Ancona, Italy, in 1772, but the style chosen for its
decoration comes from the Judaic manuscript illustrators'
workshop of 15th century Lisbon, Portugal. Typical colorful
floral strings border the ketubah, and a black and white design
(originally a cutout) fills the top areas and side panels
next to the ketubah's writing space. The red borders are covered
with thin gold line elements.
The top text says "And I will espouse you forever"
(Hosea 2:21-22).
Around the center there are verses from Song of Songs, praising
the bride (there, 4:9-10): You have captured my heart, my
own, my bride, You have captured my heart with one glance
of your eyes, with one coil of your necklace. How sweet
is your love, my own, my bride! How much more delightful
your love than wine, your ointment more fragrant than any
spice",
And verses describing the groom (6:10-11, 15-16): "My
beloved is clear-skinned and ruddy, preeminent among ten
thousand. His head is fine gold, his locks are curled and
black as a raven. He is majestic as Lebanon, stately as
the cedars. His mouth is delicious and all of him is delightful.
Such is my beloved, such is my darling, O maidens of Jerusalem".
Price $420
Ketubah
