Ze'ev Raban, painting from the series of paintings for the "Book of Job". Gouache on dark cardboard. Signed.
The painting portrays the figure of Job, donating to beggars.
In 1942 Ze'ev Raban created a handwritten edition of the "Book of Job" for a British officer who lost his son in war. Prior to handing the book to the client the manuscript was exhibited in Raban's home. In 1967 a printed edition was published with Raban's illustrations ("Sinai" publishing). Cardboard leaf, 28.5X39 cm (illustration 25X25 cm). Good condition. Stains to borders of cardboard. Pasted on heavy brown paper (with paint stains on its margins).