Illustration for Haggadah of Pesach 1970

This colorful illustration by Jean David, created in 1970, is an example of graphic design that reflects the bold shapes and vibrant colors popular in the mid-20th century. The piece, created for a Haggadah, depicts a scene from the Passover story with symbolic imagery like a grasshopper, a frog, and a scorpion. The illustration's bold and stylized forms evoke a sense of whimsy and childlike wonder, suitable for the religious text. The use of color is particularly striking with a vibrant orange, blue, and green palette. This playful yet meaningful illustration is an example of the innovative approaches artists took to traditional Jewish religious imagery.