And, what a visual statement the Fabergé Ketubah makes! The artwork is striking; a paper cut of simple, graceful contours overlays a background of richly-detailed ornamentation. The contrast between the clarity and starkness of the top layer and its intricate and vibrant background creates a surprising counterpoise. Here is the perfect balance of the absence of color and intense color, and of sweeping, curvaceous lines with the tight repetition of luxurious motifs
