חיי עולם נטע בתוכנו
17×8in Full finish graphite art drawing
Artist: Yitzchok Meisels
Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.
Hand signed and numbered by artist.
As the prewar yeshiva slowly empties, the evening rays cast a hazy glow on two young men completely oblivious to the passage of time, engrossed in their Talmud with pure dedication. The empty benches reminding us of fleeting opportunities, in contrast to the eternal life acquired through Torah study. The message is personified through the presence of two Torah giants.
Harav Chaim Soloveitchik (1853-1918) who’s Torah and legacy are the lifeblood of today’s yeshiva world. Together with his primary Student Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz (1862-1939) depicted standing before his rebbe bowed in submission, his complete focus revealing his passionate resolve to continue the everlasting transmission of Torah throughout the generations.
חיי עולם נטע בתוכנו
17×8in Full finish graphite art drawing
Artist: Yitzchok Meisels
Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.
Hand signed and numbered by artist.
As the prewar yeshiva slowly empties, the evening rays cast a hazy glow on two young men completely oblivious to the passage of time, engrossed in their Talmud with pure dedication. The empty benches reminding us of fleeting opportunities, in contrast to the eternal life acquired through Torah study. The message is personified through the presence of two Torah giants.
Harav Chaim Soloveitchik (1853-1918) who’s Torah and legacy are the lifeblood of today’s yeshiva world. Together with his primary Student Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz (1862-1939) depicted standing before his rebbe bowed in submission, his complete focus revealing his passionate resolve to continue the everlasting transmission of Torah throughout the generations.
Yitzchok’s unique method is a study in patience and focus. The drawings are created using graphite on a white paper offering a sharper contrast than traditional oil portraits. The graphite also allows for ultra-fine details and subtle shading, giving the portrait a silver glow.
The subjects Hebrew name is skillfully hidden in the portrait.
