Bet (lettre hébraïque)
1919
El Lissitzky created this vibrant 1919 print as part of a series illustrating the Passover song 'Had Gadya,' blending ancient Jewish folklore with the sharp, geometric shapes of the Russian avant-garde. The image captures a chaotic moment where a fierce red cat—claws fully extended—leaps over a white goat, referencing the song's lyrics about a cat eating a goat that was bought for 'two' coins (represented by the Hebrew letter 'Bet'). Framed by an arch of stylized, runic-looking Hebrew letters and a giant, watchful eye in the background, the piece feels like a futuristic folk tale come to life during a turbulent time in Kiev.
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