Many of his paintings are sun-bathed depictions of Jerusalem and the Galilee. Rubin might have been influenced by the work of Henri Rousseau whose style combined with Eastern nuances, as well as with the neo-Byzantine art to which Rubin had been exposed in his native Romania.
Rubin's works often showcase Jerusalem and the Galilee under warm, sunny conditions. It is conceivable that Rubin was inspired by the distinctive style of Henri Rousseau, which blended Eastern influences with neo-Byzantine art, a cultural heritage to which Rubin had been exposed in his native Romania.