“I paint the sunlight as it falls upon the slopes and stone buildings of Jerusalem, creating a mosaic of colors and shapes. The houses of worship of three religions exist side byside, interconnected by a web of domestic buildings, both ancient and modern. The light and stone form a geometric pattern that envelopes the whole of the city and creates a stage for the human drama that unfolds here every day.” - Avner Moriah Prominent Israeli landscape artist Moriah is best known for his striking on-site paintings of Israel's landscapes and his inspiring interpretations of biblical themes. Avner is among the first generation of Israeli-born artists. Moriah's works, which reflect his roots in Western art as well as the atmosphere and inspiration of the Middle East, have been acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Jewish Museum of New York, the Skirball Museum of Los Angeles, the Israel... (http://jpa-art.com/products/copy-of-copy-of-almond-trees-sunrise-2004?variant=4717100037)