“The Vision of Moses,” created by Marc Chagall in 1968 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is an exemplar of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Measuring 76 by 57 centimeters, this religious painting explores a biblical theme with distinctive, childlike simplicity and psychological depth.
The artwork captures a compelling scene where Moses is depicted engaging with the tablets of the Ten Commandments, presented in a monumental and almost ethereal manner. His face conveys a deep sense of contemplation and divine inspiration. Surrounding him is a divine figure, likely an angel, signifying a heavenly connection. The background employs muted blues and subtle greens, creating an atmospheric, otherworldly ambiance, further emphasized by the presence of ladder and celestial figures, indicating the connection between the earthly and the divine. The soft and fluid lines characteristically seen in Chagall’s work bring an organic and dreamlike quality to the composition, drawing viewers into the spiritual and mystic dimensions of the scene.
