Modeh Ani
11 × 14 Photographic Print — $29.99
The print is professionally produced on premium quality photographic paper, capturing the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original artwork. Shipping available within the United States only.
A contemplative study of gratitude captured in a single, reverent moment at dawn. The composition centers on a quiet, intimate posture of prayer, where stillness and light combine to illuminate a simple, everyday ritual.
The color palette breathes warmth and tenderness: soft ambers, pale golds, and gentle creams that caress the figure as the first rays of morning break across the scene. Subtle gradients fade into the background, suggesting an awakening world and the renewal of breath with each new day.
Form and line convey restraint and dignity. Delicate contours outline a wearer of humility, with gestures that imply a whispered acknowledgment of life’s gift. The surrounding space is sparse yet embracing, allowing the gaze to linger on the act of gratitude without distraction.
Symbolic elements linger in the air of the piece: the gradual brightening of the atmosphere mirrors the prayerful acknowledgment of existence, the present moment, and the mercy that sustains it. The title, Modeh Ani, anchors the work in a timeless tradition while inviting viewers to encounter their own sense of morning gratitude.
Overall, the artwork invites a reflective stillness, inviting observers to pause, breathe, and recognize the daily miracle of waking with a grateful heart.
Male: Modeh ani lefanekha melekh cḥai vekayam sheheḥezarta bi nishmati b’ḥemlah, rabah emunatekha.
מוֹדֶה אֲנִי לְפָנֶֽיךָ מֶֽלֶךְ חַי וְקַיָּים. שֶׁהֶֽחֱזַֽרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי ,בְּחֶמְלָה. רַבָּה אֱמֽוּנָתֶֽךָ׃
Female: Modah ani lefanekha melekh cḥai vekayam sheheḥezarta bi nishmati b’ḥemlah, rabah emunatekha.
מוֹדָה אֲנִי לְפָנֶֽיךָ מֶֽלֶךְ חַי וְקַיָּים. שֶׁהֶֽחֱזַֽרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי ,בְּחֶמְלָה. רַבָּה אֱמֽוּנָתֶֽךָ׃
“Modeh Ani.” Wikipedia. Accessed August 5, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeh_Ani.
Alternative Spelling according to Halachipedia. “Waking Up: Modeh Ani.” Halachipedia. Accessed August 4, 2026. https://halachipedia.com/index.php?title=Waking_Up#Modeh_Ani.
מודה אני לפניך מלך חי וקים שהחזרת בי נשמתי בחמלה, רבה אמונתך