"Go out and see, daughters of Zion, the King Salomon; in the crown which His mother has made Him, on the day of His wedding, and on the day that his Heart Rejoices."
The above verse is the transliteration that surrounds the Ketubah.
This verse can be found in the Song of Songs. ( 3:11)
Salomon, refers to Israel in this verse as His mother.
Salomon, through Divine inspiration, refers to Israel's spiritual leadership in this verse as being God's figurative mother. The use of this metaphor is meant to express God's great love for Israel.
"On the day of His wedding" - the Mishnah explains: this refers to when the Torah was given.
"The day that His heart rejoices" - refers to when the Beth Hamikdash was built.

Size: 34"x26"
Gouache, Torah ink, acrylics, gold, silver bronze, water colors, soft pencils on Calf skin.

The splendour of a royal wedding is perfectly reflected in this regal Ketubah. Radiant peacocks, blooming flowers, fanciful text describing Shlomo's wedding come together to create this exciting Ketubah.