Why is the Ketubah one of the most cherished forms
of Judaic art?

The Ketubah is more than an important document both historically
and legally speaking. It has a major significance as an intimate family
document with a considerable folklorist charm of its own. It is also one
of the most refreshing and liveliest of our manifold religious and artistic achievements and one that has a very long history.

The Ketubah is one of the few and most characteristic ornamented
manuscript documents of the Jews, and continued its independent
existence in spite of the printing press…

Source: David Davidovitch, The Ketubah: Jewish Marriage Contracts Through
The Ages