Landau 's art communicates his consciousness of humankind 's predicament , its beauty and its horror . Growing up during the Great Depression and having been profoundly affected by The Holocaust , Landau 's work expresses the self-inflicted human turmoil of the 20th century . He often drew from biblical or literary sources , presenting unpleasant topics in a way that emphasized the unlimited possibilities of peace and greater understanding . Existential philosopher Walter Kauffman described Landau 's work as " unmistakenly modern and at the same time in the tradition of Goya and Blake . " Landau 's work has been exhibited in over 30 one-man and 200 group shows , both nationally and internationally
The Holocaust
The Holocaust
Jacob Landau (artist)