The artwork, titled “Biblical subject,” was created by Marc Chagall in the year 1956 in France. This piece is a lithograph on paper, measuring 25.5 by 33 centimeters. The artwork is categorized within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of religious painting.
In this minimalist and expressive piece, Chagall employs black lines to depict two head profiles, both turned to the right. The figure on the left appears to have curly hair and a characteristic elongated face, while the figure on the right, adorned with a crown, possesses a distinguished beard. The simplicity and fluidity of the lines impart a sense of timelessness and spirituality, characteristic of Chagall’s work. Through the use of minimalistic elements, the artwork conveys profound religious significance imbued with personal and cultural symbolism.
