The artwork, titled “Noah and the Rainbow,” was created by Marc Chagall around 1963 in France. It employs gouache, Indian ink, pastel, and paper as its medium and belongs to the Surrealism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 16 x 19.4 cm, and it is classified under the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts a vibrant and animated representation of the biblical story of Noah and the rainbow, symbolizing God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. Chagall’s characteristic dreamlike style is evident in the swirling, fluid forms and the vivid colors that dominate the composition. The use of gouache, Indian ink, and pastel creates a rich, layered texture, giving depth to the figures and elements within the piece. The rainbow, a central feature of the painting, arches luminously across the upper part of the artwork, with what appears to be divine or angelic figures hovering above. Below, numerous small figures seem to be in various states of movement and expression, evoking a sense of life and activity in celebration or awe of the divine promise. The overall effect is one of mystical exuberance, capturing both the wonder and the solemnity of the religious narrative.
