The artwork, titled “Moses with the Tablets of the Law,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1956 in France. It is a lithograph on paper, belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This religious painting, which measures 37.8 x 26.5 cm, is part of Chagall’s series of Bible lithographs from the year 1956.
The artwork depicts a stylized portrayal of Moses holding the tablets of the Law. The use of vibrant blue and red hues combined with fluid, expressive lines typifies Chagall’s approach. Moses is characterized by his intense gaze and the elaborate detailing of his flowing beard and robe. The tablets are inscribed with simple, abstracted symbols, emphasizing their sacred significance. Chagall’s characteristic dreamlike quality imbues the piece with both a sense of reverence and an imaginative reach, blending religious solemnity with artistic expressiveness.
