Summary

Jehovah Nissi, print is an open-edition fine art print by Anne Reid Artist, prepared from the original 2018 painting. A sweeping magenta arc rises over a sheltered figure in a radiant field of red, orange, and gold — a banner of covering, protection, and intimate love. The name Jehovah Nissi means The Lord is My Banner. This is what the painting holds.

Artwork Statement

I painted this in the studio, beginning the way I often do — abstractly, without a fixed image in mind. I was working with red, orange, and deep magenta, building up the surface through layers of color, movement, and mark-making. Some of the small circular lines throughout the piece were made by drawing into the paint with the end of my paintbrush.

As I looked at the painting, I began to see a form emerging: a figure underneath a sweeping magenta arc. The figure reminded me of myself, and the darker magenta shape above it looked to me like a banner.

That connection was very personal. Before I was known as a painter, one of the strongest gifts God had given me was dance and flagging. For years I worshiped with flags and banners — that was part of who I was. So when I saw the banner-like form hovering over the figure in the painting, it immediately connected with that part of my life.

The title Jehovah Nissi means The Lord is My Banner. The name comes from Exodus 17, after Israel's battle with Amalek. Joshua was fighting in the valley while Moses stood on the hill with the staff of God raised in his hands. As long as his hands were lifted, Israel prevailed; when they grew heavy, the battle turned. Aaron and Hur came alongside him, seated him on a stone, and held his hands up until the victory was complete. Afterward Moses built an altar and called it: The LORD Is My Banner.

A banner is not only decorative. In battle, banners marked identity, allegiance, rallying point, and authority — whose army you belonged to, under whose name you marched. But in this painting the banner feels intimate rather than public. Not a military standard at a distance, but the covering presence of God over a single person.

I also connect this piece with Song of Songs 2:4 — His banner over me is love. For me, Jehovah Nissi is not only about victory in battle. It is about being covered by the love, protection, and presence of the Lord. The banner in the painting is not harsh. It feels sheltering. It feels like safety.

There is another personal layer. For years I had a very large flannel garment — given to me by one of my mentors. When I wore it, it felt like being wrapped in a tent. I called it my tent of meeting. I would wear it in early morning prayer, and even when I traveled I took it with me. It felt like carrying a place of prayer — like following the cloud and pitching my tent, the way Israel moved with the presence of God in the wilderness. That sense of a hidden, sheltered, warm place with God is also in this painting.

Exodus 17:15, NIV: "Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner." Song of Songs 2:4, NIV: "His banner over me is love."

Color & Mood

• Dominant field: blazing red-orange — fire, prayer, passion, and the heat of battle
• Deep magenta arc — the banner; covering, shelter, and love
• Gold and amber warmth throughout — the presence of God, intimate and alive
• Scratchy circular marks — the atmosphere in motion around the figure
• Overall mood: protective, warm, courageous; sheltering rather than triumphalistic

Design Notes

• Square 1:1 format — balanced, gathered, centered; easy to place in a wide range of interiors
• Nearly monochromatic warm palette — red, orange, magenta — creates strong tonal unity
• The magenta arc creates a natural focal point and draws the eye into the sheltered lower form
• Energetic surface texture — the circular marks give life and movement to the field
• Works especially well with warm wood, natural textiles, rustic materials, and matte black accents

Where It Works

• Reading nooks, prayer corners, and devotional spaces
• Cabins, retreat spaces, and cozy rooms with warm natural materials
• Bedrooms and personal sanctuaries where warmth and covering are felt
• Studios, offices, and creative workspaces that welcome spiritual energy
• Feature walls seeking warmth, conviction, and a strong focal presence

Jehovah Nissi, 24×24 in canvas print — shown in a cabin bedroom setting.

Pairing Ideas

• Dove, print — a calmer, cooler companion; breath, light, and visual rest alongside Jehovah Nissi's warmth and fire
• Fourth Man, print — shared fire-and-presence register; protection, courage, and divine covering in the same warm palette family

Further Reading

• What Is Prophetic Art — Anne Reid Artist

Print Options & Materials

• Paper for a classic fine art presentation behind glass
• Canvas for painterly warmth and texture — especially suited to cabin, bedroom, and rustic interiors
• Metal for vivid, saturated color and a bold contemporary statement
• Acrylic for crisp depth and a polished finish that intensifies the red and gold

Bathroom Suitability

Yes — Metal or Acrylic prints are recommended for humid environments. Framed paper prints are suitable for dry, well-ventilated spaces with proper glazing.

Sizing Guidance

Square format (1:1 aspect ratio). Available sizes:

• 12×12 in — intimate scale; suited to a shelf, desk, or small gallery-wall accent in a prayer corner or nook
• 16×16 in — confident small-room presence; works well above a side table, chest, or in a cozy corner
• 20×20 in — mid-scale statement; strong above a desk, console, or reading chair
• 24×24 in — large-format presence; anchors a bedroom, studio, or feature wall with full warmth and authority
• 30×30 in — statement art scale; commands a living room wall or cabin feature wall

Visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page for wall-fit and hanging guidance.

Quality & Care

Printed with museum-grade inks on archival substrates for lasting color fidelity. Metal and acrylic prints: wipe clean with a soft microfiber cloth. Paper prints: frame with acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing to protect against light exposure over time.

Shipping & Fulfillment

Orders are produced to order and shipped by my professional print lab partner in the United States. Production and transit times vary by size and finish; tracking is provided when your artwork ships. International orders may be subject to local duties, taxes, or import fees at delivery.

Integrity Notes

This open edition print is a faithful reproduction of the original 2018 painting Jehovah Nissi (acrylic on paper mounted on panel board, 12×12 in). There are no compositional or color alterations beyond standard print preparation and the addition of a digital signature. The original painting is in private collection.

Copyright & Credits

© 2018 Anne Reid Artist. All rights reserved. Original painting Jehovah Nissi, 2018, acrylic on paper mounted on panel board, 12×12 in; private collection.

Notes from the Studio

This painting began as a small color study, but as I worked I sensed both a figure and a sheltering place. For me it carries the tenderness of a hidden place with God as much as the language of victory. That tension between strength and covering is why I still love it. The banner over the figure is not triumphalistic. It is love.

Need sizing or placement advice? Visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page or contact me: info@annereidartist.com