Humility

$400.00

By Yitzchok Meisels

16.5x12.25 inch

Full finish graphite art drawing of Rabbi David Feinstein

Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.

Hand signed and numbered by artist.

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. Each masterpiece is a labor of love that requires much perseverance and personal investment.  This method requires constant refinement; the artist typically invests 50 to 100 hours into every portrait. The subjects Hebrew name is skillfully hidden in every portrait. Only after obtaining a grasp of what the subject stood for, does the artist selects a pose that can portray their inner essence.

Yitzchok believes that true art has the capacity to convey profound emotion, especially when drawing a Gadol with whom we share a personal connection. The inner realm of the Tzaddik comes to life and permeates the page, enabling viewers to connect with our leaders in an inspirational way.

By Yitzchok Meisels

16.5x12.25 inch

Full finish graphite art drawing of Rabbi David Feinstein

Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.

Hand signed and numbered by artist.

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. Each masterpiece is a labor of love that requires much perseverance and personal investment.  This method requires constant refinement; the artist typically invests 50 to 100 hours into every portrait. The subjects Hebrew name is skillfully hidden in every portrait. Only after obtaining a grasp of what the subject stood for, does the artist selects a pose that can portray their inner essence.

Yitzchok believes that true art has the capacity to convey profound emotion, especially when drawing a Gadol with whom we share a personal connection. The inner realm of the Tzaddik comes to life and permeates the page, enabling viewers to connect with our leaders in an inspirational way.

Rabbi Dovid Feinstein (1929-2020) was a highly respected Orthodox Jewish leader and Torah scholar. Born in Lyuban, Poland, he was the son of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein – one of the most prominent halachic authorities of the 20th century. Rabbi Feinstein served as the Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivta Tiferes Yerushalayim in New York City for many years and was widely regarded as a leading authority on Jewish law and tradition. His defining qualities were his humility, kindness, and devotion to Torah study.

This drawing portrays R' Dovid's reflection of 100,000 Jews seated by the Siyum Hashas, engendering a sense of community and togetherness. Despite the grandeur of his position on the dais, R' Dovid's expression remains humble, capturing his remarkably unpretentious demeanor. The artist's use of highlights to emphasize R' Dovid's shoulders conveys the message that he was a towering figure who carried the mantle of American Jewry on his shoulders. His mastery of Torah is elegantly depicted by his arm extended over a sefer.