At first glance, a jubilant composition of color and movement, Ships Dance in Tiberias by Amos Yaskil (Oil on canvas, 40 × 75 cm) bursts with the energy of lake life along the Galilean shore. In this vivid oil painting, Yaskil uses generous impasto and rapid brushwork to animate the waters of Lake Kinneret, where sailboats, rowboats, and fluttering birds intermingle with the bustling cityscape and vibrant vegetation.
A Symphony of Color and Texture
Yaskil layers paint with boldness and confidence, creating thick, almost sculptural surfaces that add a sense of rhythm and depth to the scene. The lake shimmers in every shade of blue, from turquoise to navy, with streaks of green, red, and white that mirror the boats’ movement and the reflections of a joyful day. Above the waterline, Yaskil paints a rich shoreline filled with rounded domes, flowering trees, and painted facades—a celebration of Tiberias itself.
The painting pulses with motion. Doves soar overhead, sails billow in the wind, and rowers create ripples that animate the entire canvas. The scene is dynamic yet balanced, energized yet peaceful. This is not a documentation of a single moment in time—it is an impression of what it feels like to be there, in that place, under the Mediterranean sun.
Yaskil’s Love for the Galilee
Amos Yaskil (b. 1935) is a beloved Israeli painter whose expressive, colorful style has become synonymous with the northern landscapes of Israel. In Ships Dance in Tiberias, we feel his affection for the city, the lake, and the ever-changing interplay between nature and culture.
Why Collect Ships Dance in Tiberias
This painting is an excellent representation of Yaskil’s artistic language—bold, expressive, and emotionally rich. It would stand out in any collection of Israeli modernism or landscape art. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant cityscapes, textured impasto, or the work of iconic Israeli artists, this piece offers lasting visual excitement and cultural value. For collectors, it represents a unique opportunity to acquire a piece that bridges Israeli identity with universal themes of nature, movement, and celebration.
Furthermore, the painting’s exuberant palette and confident brushwork make it a centerpiece in any collection of Israeli art or post-Impressionist expressionism. If you’re seeking a work that speaks to both place and spirit, this is it.
Our gallery
Kings Gallery is a leading fine art gallery established in Jerusalem in 1995. Particularly, we strive to collect and sell the highest quality historic and contemporary Israeli and International art. The gallery specializes primarily in artists from the early period of the 1920’s. Besides, Kings Gallery features leading up-and-coming young artists who will definitely be prominent names in the next few years.
