Ruth the Moabite

Ruth is shown in a close, contemplative portrait, her head covered in the manner of an ancient Near Eastern woman and her eyes turned with quiet resolve. The image centers on the Moabite woman whose story in the Book of Ruth unfolds through bereavement, covenant loyalty, and humble faith. As the daughter-in-law of Naomi, Ruth becomes a witness to steadfast love when she refuses to abandon Naomi and embraces her people and her God. Her face carries the gravity of a woman standing at the threshold of loss and calling, making the artwork well suited for teaching on faithfulness, women of the Bible, redemption, and God’s providence working through ordinary obedience. by Jeff Preston