Illustration of the Baalschem 1930

"Illustration of the Baalschem" is a 1930 charcoal drawing by Rosy Lilienfeld, a German-Jewish artist known for her expressive and often melancholic style. The drawing depicts a horse-drawn carriage moving through a moonlit forest, creating a sense of mystery and foreboding. The composition is dominated by the dark silhouettes of trees, with the carriage fading into the background, creating a sense of depth and distance. This artwork is held in the Städel Museum, and exemplifies Lilienfeld's captivating and often haunting use of charcoal to explore themes of Jewish folklore and the human condition.