Unique silk screen Remarque (sketch) of the Tower of David on back of Canvas Edition Limited to only 250 in the world! Ask me if you would like to see the other images painted on Location in Israel. You might enjoy them in your home as Biblical images portraying a sense of peace in a troubled world. Caesarea (Impressions of Israel Collection) Tom recently flew to Israel in Spring 2006 and painted 10 images. Upon Thomas Kinkade's arrival in Israel, due to the current tight security, his paint thinner was removed. He had to search around to get a replacement so he could start painting. Upon arrival, Thom got to work and started his first piece. On the sea-coast of Israel about halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa, lies the ancient trading port of Caesarea. Caesarea was originally called Straton's Tower after its founder Straton, who is believed to have been a ruler of Sidon in the 4th century BCE. In 96 BCE the city was captured by Alexander Yannai and remained in the Hasmonean kingdom until it became an autonomous city by Pompey. After being in the possession of Cleopatra, ruler of Egypt, the city was returned by Augustus to Herod the Great. Herod the Great, ruler of the Land of Israel from 37 to 4 BCE, expanded the port and renamed the city "Caesarea" to honor Roman Caesar Augustus. In 13 BCE Caesarea was made the civil and military capital of Judaea, and the official residence of the Roman governors (Procurators). The trading port exported products from the region to all over the Mediterranean. Caesarea is an important site in Christian history. It was the place where Pontius Pilate governed during the time of Jesus. This was where Simon Peter converted the Roman, Cornelius, the first non-Jew to believe in Jesus. Paul was also imprisoned for two years in Caesarea. During the 3rd century, Caesarea was a center of Christian learning. In the 4th century, the site converted to Christianity and became a major center of the Christian Roman Empire. Today, Caesarea is one of Israel's major tourist attractions and an increasingly popular place for Israel's elite to make their homes. In conjection with the Minister of Tourism, an Exhibition titled "From Abraham to Jesus" will tour many cities in the United States. The exhibition features 240 artifacts from the Holy Land including the Dead sea Scrolls. Thomas Kinkade's 10 paintings of the Holy Land are included in the Exhibition and "A Prayer for Peace" is the over banner for the exhibit. Google "From Abraham to Jesus" to find out more. ++++ Limited Edition FRAMED Examination Proof (E/P) CANVAS (Frame included! See below) ++++ Thomas Kinkade created this painting in 2006 ++++ This Edition is limited to only 250 in the world! ++++ Hand Embellished Oil Highlighting This is a luminous work of art that shines. This is also one of the artworks that change the time of day depending how much light you are shining on it. With medium light it looks like sunset, with more light it reflects back as if it is sunrise ~~ Pure magic! (At the time of purchase you will receive coaching on lighting with dimmer switch) ++++ 18" x 24" CANVAS (Released in only one size) Framed in your choice of Brandy with fluted roses or Antique Gold approx 28" x 34" Museum Quality Frame ~~ ready to hang! Please click here for frame website ++++ Brass Plaque with legend "Caesarea ~~Thomas Kinkade" ++++ Signed with a forgery-proof DNA Matrix signature ++++ Unique silk screen Remarque (sketch) of the Tower of David on back of Canvas ++++ Certificate of Limitation and Authenticity included ++++About the Examination Proof Edition ~~ Examination Proof (E/P) Canvas An Examination Proof (E/P) edition was created and so named to give collectors a chance to examine new images and place orders pre-publication. It is the "show off" edition of the artwork. Examination Proofs are issued in Canvas only with hand embellished oil highlighting and in only one size.

+++++ And this is what Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "I worked on Caesarea at sunset, as the sun touched the wispy clouds with gold and painted the azure Mediterranean a rich cobalt blue. I worked at a frantic pace as I struggled to keep up with the setting sun. I think you'll note the broken colors and bold brush strokes that give plein air studies like this their energy and dramatic power. Caesarea may not be a vigorous port any longer, but I certainly attempted to make my Caesarea a vigorous painting." ~~ Thomas Kinkade

Do you know the definition of Plein Air? A Plein air is a Artwork done by the Artist on location, on the spot, in one sitting, at one time from beginning to end. Thomas Kinkade Plein Air Canvases Plein Air, a French term meaning literally "open air", refers to a style of Impressionistic painting that is created outdoors at a portable easel. The artist captures his surroundings at a given moment in time, before the specific lighting and mood of the moment slips away. Plein Air paintings attempt to render the full impact of this light on color, no matter the altered state, rather than adjust the hues to appear more "typical." There is an energy to the brushstrokes, as the artist captures the scene before light changes and the moment is lost. Kinkade has a passion for Plein Air painting. It allows him to capture the joy of the moment, so that he can share it with others for generations to come.

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Abraham to Jesus ~~The Thomas Kinkade images painted on location in Israel are featured at the Marquee (entrance) of one of the most astounding exhibitions of this decade. From "Abraham to Jesus" is the largest touring Exhibit of Sacred Text and Artifacts in History. ~~It is recommended that you Google it to get the locations and dates. It will be the first visit to this country of the Isaiah Scroll, as well as the ossuary or bone box -- archaeologists believe held the remains of Simon the Cyrene, the man who carried the cross for Jesus. ~~"From Abraham to Jesus is a 30,000 square foot high-tech entertainment experience designed to help visitors see, hear and feel 2,500 years of Biblical history. The exhibit is a collaboration among The Institute of Archeology of Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the world's top experts in Israeli archeological history and themed storytelling. It uses photomurals, thematic sets, digital surround sound, the first 3D video shot in Israel, state-of-the art lighting and narration, combined with a musical score produced by national recording artist Don Moen. From Abraham to Jesus also boasts never-before-seen paintings by America's most collected living artist, Thomas Kinkade. ~~The exhibit opened Sept. 15 in Atlanta and will travel to 27 other cities. ~~Ask me for all 9 Holy Land paintings by Thomas Kinkade and theme your home with these beautiful images. ~~The commemorative image for the spectacular "From Abraham to Jesus" event is the painting called "A Prayer for Peace".

Thomas Kinkade images are beautiful in any light but the illuminist technique mastered by Thom, a main feature of the artworks, is best viewed with proper lighting. We carry picture lights with cords and dimmers which give you the gallery feel at home. The Traditional Series gallery lights are sleek and stylish with a unique design fashioned to compliment any décor. Visit my Lighting Page for Hobby Hill® Gallery Lighting Solutions for your Kinkade

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