"The Blessed Man" painting depicts King David sitting in a cave, hiding from King Saul, while writing the verses of Psalm 1 in ancient Hebrew script. The painting incorporates elements from the legend of Ben Sira, where a spider weaves its web at the entrance of the cave, thus saving David. King Saul touches the web, convinced that no one is inside, and moves on. This painting embodies the concept of divine providence, highlighting an intimate moment of writing the Psalms and a deep connection between man, nature, and faith. The combination of the ancient script with the surrounding natural elements emphasizes the eternal bond between the Jewish people, their land, and their spiritual heritage. The artwork is a personal and profound expression of the artist’s connection to this theme, featuring elements of light and shadow that symbolize the human struggle alongside divine hope and protection.

Year: 2010 
Materials: Oil paint on stretched Canvas
Psalms 1:1:
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”