“Song of Songs I” is an oil and paper artwork created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. This painting, associated with the Surrealism art movement, is a religious painting. It belongs to the “Song of Songs” series and measures 46.5 x 72 cm.
The artwork features a vivid and tumultuous scene, with a myriad of colors blending into a singular, expressive form. A predominant hue of deep red governs the composition, creating a warm, passionate backdrop. Interspersed within this are figures like a goat and a bird, imbued with rich colors such as vibrant yellow and royal blue. There appears to be a musician, centrally placed, perhaps symbolizing the divine or narrating the ‘Song of Songs’. The various elements seem to emerge gradually from the background, stirring a sense of mystical ambiance and intensity. Such imagery invites viewers into an immersive, otherworldly experience that is both emotive and spiritually resonant, true to Chagall’s signature style.
