“Holy Words, Holy Land” captures a moment that feels timeless and alive: a Torah scroll held open beneath a bright blue sky, with its parchment glowing in the light of Israel’s sun. Shot by Israeli photographer Oren Cohen, the image reflects his lifelong commitment to documenting moments where faith and daily life meet in the landscapes of his homeland. The composition is bold and uplifting – the scroll raised high, the sky wide and open – inviting the viewer into a scene that feels like a celebration of devotion.
Cohen’s work is known for its transparency and clarity. He has spent years photographing Israel’s people, soldiers, festivals, and sacred spaces – always searching for moments when emotion and story rise to the surface without effort. This print captures that instinct perfectly. The raised Torah, the hands holding the ancient wooden rollers and the deep blue sky all work together to express the weight and beauty of tradition carried into the present.
Printed on gallery quality photo paper and set within a crisp white mat, the piece is ready to frame and display. Cohen signs each mat by hand, adding a personal touch that collectors appreciate. Whether for a home, office, study, or classroom, this photograph brings the spirit of Israel into the room with warmth and strength.
Specifications:
- Print Size (inner image): approx. 11 in × 14 in / 28 cm × 36 cm
- Mat Size: approx. 16 in × 20 in / 41 cm × 51 cm
- Signature: Hand signed by the artist on the mat
- Orientation: Landscape
- Ready to Frame: Yes
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Holy Words, Holy Land – Fine Art Photograph by Oren Cohen
Ron Cohen is a preeminent Israeli artist who lives in the northern town of Tsfat, where he established his studio and with his wife raised his eight children.
Ron is a graduate of the prestidgous Jerusalem Bezalel Art Acadamey. Following his training as an artist, Ron embarked on a career as a sofer, a Jewish scribe, writing holy texts. Over time his work as a sofer influenced his art, and he started painting full-time, creating beautiful works of art that combined themes of nature and Israel with text.
Ron’s artistic process is to work in stages, using acrylic and watercolor paints. Each painting begins with a concept that he then builds in layers, from text to image to decorative elements.
Ron’s artwork reflects an Oriental style with particular emphasis on Persian elements. His love of nature and the beauty of the Holy Land finds expression in his artwork. He uses yellow and gold in a dominant way because it is reminiscent of the ever-present Israeli sunshine.
Ron opened a small boutique in the Artist’s Colony in the Old City in Tsfat, not far from his home, where he displays and sells his unique artwork and Judaica. In addition to his paintings and prints, Ron has handmade painted Passover Haggadot (books that tell the story of the Jewish exodus from the land of Egypt that are read every year at the Passover seder.)