Purim Feast Of Lots is a painting by Marlene Burns which was uploaded on February 3rd, 2012.
Purim Feast Of Lots
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Purim
Feast of Lots
This image is an expression of the festive Jewish holiday... more
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Title
Purim Feast Of Lots
Artist
Marlene Burns
Medium
Painting
Description
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Purim
Feast of Lots
This image is an expression of the festive Jewish holiday called Purim.
As told in the Megillat Esther, the story recounts a time of persecution of the Jews.
Following the destruction of the first Temple in 423 B.C.E., Jews were exiled to Babylonia.
Some 50 years later, Persia conquered Babylon and King Achashverosh established his kingdom in the city of Shushon. The villain in this story was Haman, who convinced the King that the Jews needed to be exterminated. Lots were drawn to decide the date of the annihilation.
Working together, our heroes Mordechai and his niece Esther (who hid her Jewish identity and became the new Queen)) were able to save the Jews.
When the Book of Esther is publicly chanted on the 14th day of the month of Adar,
the crowd drowns out Haman�s name with the sound of groggers.
Purim, the Feast of Lots, celebrated with costumes, drinking and merriment,
is one of our most joyous holidays.
We make Hamanatashen cookies, to remind us of Haman�s triangular shaped hat.
The central shape in the painting is a triangle that moves clockwise to form a Star of David,
a symbol of our faith. The location of this story is alluded to with the Persian arched portal serving as a backdrop, as well as the decoration that frames the base of the design.
God is represented by the color red.
Not only does He anchor the story, He is woven through it to remind our people that
God is always with us, even during our exiles.
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February 3rd, 2012
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Comments (57)
RjFxx at beautifullart com
BEAUTIFUL ABSTRACT PAINTING AND WORK!!! lovely color combo! love RjFxx Adding my LIKE now!
RjFxx at beautifullart com
BEAUTIFUL ABSTRACT PAINTING AND WORK!!! lovely color combo! love RjFxx Adding my LIKE now!
Marlene Burns
Deb, thank you for favoriting this painting...it is part of a very inspiring series for me personally.
Michelle Berger
Beautiful, delicate and strong all the same. Love hearing the story behind it as well. l,f
Marlene Burns
This painting is presently being shown on the walls of a Frank Lloyd Wright building, ASU Gammage, in Tempe, Arizona through May 4th
Marlene Burns
Thank you to my buyer in Vaughan, Canada, for her recent purchase of a fine art reproduction of "Purim." With hopes that you will enjoy it for many years to come!
Marlene Burns
It is very exciting to announce that this painting is being featured on the Jewish Art Salon website in honor of the upcoming joyous holiday of Purim!
Marlene Burns
I am thrilled to announce that this painting and the accompanying text have been featured on Kol Aleph newsletter.. the voice of the Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal.
Marlene Burns
I am pleased to announce that this painting "PURIM:Feast of Lots" will be the covered image for the holiday issues of the following newspapers in New York this week: The Jewish Tribune, The Manhattan Jewish Sentinel and the Long Island Jewish World. Many thanks to the editorial staff for their unwavering support of this sacred work. If you live in the New York City area, be sure to pick up your copy next week! Most paintings in this series are available in cards, prints, giclées, enhanced giclées, on canvas and metal, in addition to the originals.
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