About the creation
The story of Ruth
Artist name: Swanson John August
Twelve scenes from the story of Ruth (from upper right to lower left): 1) the burial of one of Naomi’s sons, 2) Orpah leaves Ruth and Naomi, 3) Ruth and Naomi pledge their faith, 4) Ruth and Naomi enter Bethlehem, 5) Naomi tells Ruth to glean the fields, 6) Ruth is identified to Boaz, 7) Ruth thanks Boaz for his kindness, 8) Ruth tells Naomi of her meeting with Boaz, 9) Naomi prepares Ruth for her second meeting with Boaz, 10) Boaz discovers Ruth at his feet, 11) Boaz and “Tov” negotiate, 12) Ruth’s child, Obed, is taken by Naomi.
Source: Ruth 1 - 4
Technique: Serigraph
Location: Studio of Artist, Los Angeles
Date: 1991
Dimensions: 53 x 70