Moss writes "This work is a kind of physical, poetic and ritual embodiment of this notion of the love affair between God and the Jewish people. I began my career with the ambitious project of reviving the ancient art of the illuminated Ketubah...I knew I had to revive this magnificent art form." David Moss selected a poem by the 16th and 17th century poet Rabbi Israel Najara based on the Song of Songs.Texts in the inner border are based on the Shabbat, the micrographic stems and leaves deal with Zion and the outside border uses the wedding theme. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.