View to Mt. Zion

In this limited edition serigraph Shemuel Katz depicts the view from the old city of Jerusalem to Mt. Zion. The perspective and the vividness of colour serves to highlight the vibrancy of the biblical tradition. The dissonance between the contemporary style and traditional theme illustrates the interplay between secular societal trends and the upkeep of traditional Judaic culture. This juxtaposition is furthered by the modern dress of the crowd, and contrasted against the ancient city architecture. The whimsical pastel tones help usher in the idea of cultural unity. The serigraph is printed on paper and signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.