The artwork titled “Prophet and Angel” was created by Marc Chagall in 1979 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. Executed in lithography on paper, this piece is a prime example of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 60 by 45.5 centimeters and falls within the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, Chagall employs a subdued palette, dominated by shades of black and gray, with subtle hints of color. It depicts a solemn scene where a prophet, draped in dark robes, sits contemplatively, possibly in prayer. Hovering above the prophet, an angel with outstretched arms seems to offer divine guidance or comfort. The background is filled with swirling, almost ethereal brushstrokes, enhancing the otherworldly atmosphere of the piece. The composition exudes a sense of mysticism and introspection, characteristic of Chagall’s explorations of spiritual themes.
