The artwork, titled “Aaron in front of the golden candlestick with seven branches, executed as prescribed by Lord,” is a religious painting created by Marc Chagall circa 1931 in Paris, France. The piece is rendered in gouache and oil on paper, measuring 62 x 49 cm, and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement.
The artwork depicts a figure identified as Aaron, standing beside an elaborately detailed golden candlestick with seven branches. This candlestick, or Menorah, is prominent in the composition, bathed in warm, golden hues against a dark background, conveying a sense of divine illumination. Aaron, with a contemplative expression, appears clad in traditional priestly garments, his attire rendered in lighter tones that contrast with the background, creating an ethereal presence. Chagall’s characteristic style is evident in the dreamlike quality and the expressive use of color, embodying both a sense of reverence and mysticism.
