This is one in a series of original paintings by Jael (1937-2020) that she created for "Mysteries of the Lost and Hidden Treasure" - one in a 12-volume non-fiction book series written by Phyllis Raybin Emert that was part of the "Strange Unsolved Mysteries" series of YA books - and Jael illustrated the covers for this entire line, this one published by Tor, 1997. (I show the published cover for reference) The book contains more than twenty thrilling real-life retellings of legendary lost fortunes, pirate hoards, and ancient relics from around the world, and Jael's surreal cover art captures the excitement of those stories. Painted in oils and acrylics on illustration board, 30" x 18" and signed in the image -plus comes custom framed!