Post 17 Tamuz is a powerful and spiritually charged work by Genrikh Frid, painted in 1994. This large-format oil on canvas draws its inspiration from the 17th of Tamuz—a solemn date in the Jewish calendar that marks the breach of Jerusalem’s walls and the beginning of a period of mourning.
Two figures stand in silent reflection, cloaked in green and blue, facing one another across a crumbling wall. Above them rises a glowing menorah, crowned by the Star of David, its flames burning against a fiery red sky. The collapsing stones below symbolize destruction, exile, and loss—while the menorah stands as a beacon of resilience, remembrance, and faith.
Executed in Frid’s unmistakable surrealist-symbolist style, this painting blends history, spirituality, and abstraction into a singular visual narrative. Rich brushwork and vibrant tones give the scene emotional weight, while the symbolism adds timeless depth.
Post 17 Tamuz reflects the tension between trauma and tradition. It speaks to personal and collective memory—suggesting that through remembrance, spiritual light can transcend even destruction.
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Genrikh Frid (1932–2023)
Catalogue No. 074
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