Külv, Tiia (born 1950). David in Saul’s House. (1993)

Tiia Külv’s masterpiece “David in Saul’s House” (1993) is a captivating pastel on paper. Measuring 89 x 60 cm, it’s signed lower right as “TKülv 93.” On the reverse, the artwork is meticulously labeled with details including the title in Estonian. Külv, a distinguished artist and educator, graduated from the Estonian State Art Institute and has since contributed to the fields of art therapy and teaching. As a founding member and director of “Center for Artistic Forms,” she’s also a participant in various exhibitions such as “Tower Power” and “The Heat is On.” Her art speaks to both history and contemporary sensibilities, drawing on themes from the Old and New Testaments.