A vivid and spiritually evocative painting by K.H.M. (2024), capturing the legendary encounter between Saint Yared, the father of Ethiopian sacred music, and King Gebre Meskel, son of King Kaleb of Aksum. This scene symbolizes the divine inspiration of Zema chant music and the blessing of royal patronage.

Saint Yared is portrayed barefoot and robed in white, bearing a hand cross and staff, while offering a sacred hymn scroll to the enthroned King Gebre Meskel, who is robed in imperial vestments and seated with dignity upon a lion-carved throne. The background of rolling green hills and an attendant soldier with spear and shield anchor the scene in both divine and historical realms.
This work pays tribute to the profound connection between liturgical art, royalty, and spiritual heritage in Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.