The artwork “Song of Songs V” by Marc Chagall, created around 1965 in France, is an oil painting on paper, measuring 26.5 x 35 cm. Falling under the Surrealism art movement, this piece is part of the religious painting genre and is a member of the “Song of Songs” series.
In the artwork, a vibrant and mystic scene unfolds, dominated by a deep crimson background. The composition features abstract figures and fantastical elements that capture the mystical and dream-like qualities characteristic of Chagall’s style. A central figure with red wings, possibly an angel, holds an open book while ascending toward a bright, multicolored star-like form. Around this figure, various elements float harmoniously: spectral faces, a tree with delicate foliage, a blue animal-like figure, and mythological creatures which contribute to the surrealist nature of the piece. The artist’s use of color and the ethereal flow of the elements convey a sense of divine poetry and spiritual transcendence, encapsulating the essence of the “Song of Songs”.
