The artwork titled “Moses receiving the Tablets of Law” is an oil painting on canvas created by Marc Chagall around 1963 in France. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is a religious painting with dimensions measuring 30 by 26 centimeters.
This profound piece displays a vivid and intense scene in which Moses receives the Tablets of Law. Situated at the focal point, Moses is depicted with a majestic blue beard, holding the tablets extended towards him which are handed from a celestial figure above. The background radiates with a golden, yellow hue, symbolizing divine illumination. Surrounding Moses, various figures seem to witness the divine event, with expressions and postures suggestive of reverence and astonishment. The use of bold, expressive lines and a vibrant color palette are characteristic of Chagall’s unique artistic style, imbuing the artwork with a sense of spirituality and mysticism. The composition is both dynamic and harmonious, capturing a pivotal moment of spiritual significance with contemporary sensibilities of the Naïve Art movement.
