The artwork entitled “Study to ‘The Jacob’s Dream'” is a creation by Marc Chagall, estimated to date back to around 1963 in France. Executed in pastel on paper, it falls under the genre of sketches and studies and aligns with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 33 x 29 cm.
The artwork depicts a visual representation of Jacob’s dream from the biblical story. Intricate lines and pastel colors illustrate angels ascending and descending a ladder that stretches towards the heavens. The scene is imbued with a sense of ethereal motion, characterized by soft, flowing lines and a dreamlike quality rendered in various shades of blue, complemented by subtle hints of green and yellow. Jacob is portrayed at the bottom right, seemingly in a state of slumber, encapsulating the pivotal moment of his divine vision. The sketch-like quality of the piece emphasizes its nature as a preparatory study, revealing Marc Chagall’s process and imaginative approach to this revered subject.
