"Shabbos Queen"

This evocative painting (original 18" x 24") captures the spiritual serenity of Shabbat descending over the rolling hills of Tzfat. In the foreground, two luminous Shabbos candles stand tall, their gentle flames symbolizing peace, sanctity, and the transition from the physical to the sacred. The landscape flows in soft, vibrant greens, guiding the eye toward the distant hills bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun.

Subtly woven into the horizon is a whisper-like presence—an ethereal form representing the Shabbos Hamalka, the Shabbos Queen—arriving to grace the world with tranquility and divine presence. This hidden imagery invites quiet reflection and deeper contemplation.

Inspired by the mystical atmosphere of Tzfat, where the authors of Kabbalat Shabbat once walked and composed their timeless prayers, the piece evokes the emotional and spiritual act of welcoming Shabbat. It is both a visual meditation and a celebration of tradition, inviting the viewer to pause, breathe, and enter a space of peace and holiness.