The artwork titled “Moses and Aaron with the Elders” was created by Marc Chagall in 1966 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. This lithograph, rendered on paper, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Measuring 49.7 x 36.8 cm, it falls within the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, a group of figures are depicted with a vivid use of color and expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Chagall’s style. At its center, Moses and Aaron stand prominently. Moses, often associated with his flowing white beard, appears alongside Aaron, who is depicted in green attire, possibly signifying his priestly role with the ornate breastplate. Surrounding them are the elders, each figure rendered with a unique expression and cloaked in various shades. A candelabrum can be seen to the left, casting a warm light on the scene and enhancing its spiritual and ceremonial atmosphere. The background demonstrates Chagall’s distinct blend of abstraction and figuration, contributing to the overall dreamlike and ethereal quality of the artwork.
