Rabbi Josef Rosen, “The Rogatchover Gaon” 1858-1936 20×16″ Acrylic on canvas
$900.00
Each original artwork starts with a subject idea that is meaningful for me personally, followed by daydreaming and a sketch. I painstakingly work on each piece, whether it be for three weeks or more, until each and every detail is right. I use the highest quality paints and cover the painting with a varnish so that it will not crack nor yellow. The canvas is top-grade and hand woven in India, and finished with three coats of primer. The stretcher bars are made of solid wood and are treated to be warp-proof. These pieces are made to last.
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Rabbi Josef Rosen, “The Rogatchover Gaon” 1858-1936 20x16"
Acrylic on canvas
Original art
Rabbi Josef Rosen, also known as the Rogatchover Gaon is the most colorful personality in this series and admittedly my favorite. He was the leader of a Hassidic community in Dvinsk for five decades. An intensely devoted Talmud and Torah scholar, his learning almost never ceased. He had a photographic memory and could literally quote any passage in any Talmud tractate. Orthodox Jews from near and far visited and wrote to him seeking his halachic advice, which he gave honorably. At times he had a sharp wit and quite a limited patience for ignorance. He was a purist in Jewish tradition, never quoting any scholar post-Rambam. He also refused to take off his kippah for a haircut. Similar stories abound. He was truly a Talmid Chacham and an unforgettable man.