“Moses receiving the Tablets of Law” is an artwork by Marc Chagall, created circa 1963 in France. The piece, which measures 33.1 by 33.2 cm, is executed in Indian ink, pastel, and paper. It falls under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified as a sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a biblical scene with a distinctive use of vibrant colors and evocative imagery typical of Chagall’s style. Dominated by a striking yellow background, the central figure, Moses, is clad in flowing robes with a vivid blue beard, receiving the Tablets of Law from a hand descending from above. Moses’s expression and posture convey a sense of reverence and solemnity. Surrounding him are various dynamically rendered figures, implying a gathering of people witnessing this divine moment. The use of Indian ink and pastel imbues the piece with a textured, almost ethereal quality, enhancing its spiritual and mystical ambiance.
