The artwork titled “Moses receiving the Tablets of Law,” painted by Marc Chagall around 1963 in France, is a portrayal done using Indian ink, pencil, and paper. This piece, falling within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, is a sketch and study with dimensions of 37 x 30.5 cm.
In this artwork, Chagall presents the biblical scene in which Moses is depicted receiving the Tablets of Law. The scene is rendered in a vibrant and expressive manner typical of Naïve Art, characterized by a lack of perspective and a childlike simplicity. Moses is shown in the foreground, his arms outstretched as he reaches towards the tablets, which are being presented to him by a figure from above. The background is filled with a golden-yellow hue, and various figures are scattered around, contributing to the dynamic composition. The use of bold lines and simplified forms makes the scene both powerful and accessible, while the expressive use of color and line highlights Chagall’s unique artistic style.
