The artwork, entitled “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” was created by Marc Chagall around 1964 in France. Crafted using pastel and pencil on paper, it measures 34 x 33 cm and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Classified as a sketch and study, this piece exemplifies Chagall’s unique artistic approach.
The artwork depicts a highly emotive scene, using a range of soft pastel hues and delicate pencil strokes. The central figures represent the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, with an angelic figure intervening from above. The precarious nature of the moment is conveyed through the ethereal, dreamlike quality characteristic of Chagall’s work. The background is imbued with abstract forms and figures, perhaps suggesting an otherworldly realm. The visual composition, framed within muted earthy tones, emphasizes the dramatic and spiritual tension inherent in the narrative.
