Esoterics
Queen of sheba searches for mandrake in Israeli desert
Paper, ink, tempera, 1998, 35 х 50 cm
Legend narrates about visit of the queen to the king Solomon and how she showed her wisdom equal to that of Solomon and so gained respect of the legendary king and her land had peace and rest. Also the special skill of the Sheba queen is mentioned which she got from the devoted hierophants. Using various herbs including mandrake root she used to cure people.