The artwork titled “Appearance of king David,” created by Marc Chagall in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is a lithograph on paper. Belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this religious painting measures 63 x 47 cm.
The artwork depicts a folkloric and dream-like scene, characterized by Chagall’s distinct style. In the scene, King David, wearing a crown and draped in a flowing garment, plays a lyre, exuding a sense of serenity and reverence. Above him, an angel hovers with wings outspread, suggesting a heavenly presence or divine blessing. To the right, a group of people, possibly a family or followers, looks on with expressions of curiosity and wonder. A lone figure stands at the center, seemingly in motion and carrying an instrument, while modest dwellings and animals in the background evoke a pastoral setting. The use of soft, muted colors and fluid lines adds to the ethereal quality of the depiction.
