This historic lithographic print of the proclamation of the establishment of the State of Israel is beautifully illuminated in numerous colors in Arthur Szyk's renowned medieval manuscript illumination style. Miniature vignettes of Jewish history and the newborn State of Israel surround the central Hebrew text of the Declaration. Classic images include: the pioneer who sows the land, the soldier who defends the land, Moses with his brother Aaron the high priest and the warrior Hur, and Ezekiel the prophet who called for restoration to the Land of Israel. Skulls and bones serve as a reminder of the Holocaust. King David, the first King of the Jewish People in Jerusalem, and the symbols of the twelve tribes of Israel additionally contribute to this highly visual history of the newborn state. Accompanied by full English translation. Measures 16 1/2" x 21", matted without a frame.