Golden Peacock

Balanced in the swoop of a peacock’s tail, these Hebrew words create a romantic piece of Jewish wall art that feels both elegant and enduring:

שימני כחותם על לבך = Set me like a seal upon your heart
Song of Songs 8:6

The white paper is meticulously hand-cut and mounted over a backing painted with warm metallic gold acrylic. As light passes through the cutwork, the gold beneath is revealed throughout the peacock’s feathers and ornamental details, creating a dramatic contrast between white paper and luminous gold.

The Golden Peacock:

The golden peacock has a place in Jewish cultural tradition as a mythical bird able to travel great distances, carrying letters between separated lovers and messages between parents and children. It became a symbol of longing, connection, imagination, and distant places.

That symbolism gives the Song of Songs inscription particular resonance. The words express the desire to carry someone close to your heart, while the golden peacock suggests love and connection traveling across any distance.

Details:

• Title: Golden Peacock
• Size: 16 × 20 inches (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
• Medium: Hand-cut paper and acrylic paint
• Design: Art Nouveau-inspired
• Text: Hebrew verse from Song of Songs 8:6
• Artwork: Original, one of a kind
• Framing: Unframed
• Signature: Signed by the artist

The 16 × 20-inch dimensions make it easy to frame with a standard-size frame of your choice.