“David” is an artwork by Marc Chagall, created in 1956 in France. It utilizes the medium of lithography on paper and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 47.5 by 63.5 cm. This piece is part of the Bible lithographs series of 1956 and falls under the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts a bold and expressive figure, rendered with fluid and continuous lines, characteristic of Chagall’s unique style. The figure appears to be a representation of David, wielding a sword and holding what is likely the head of Goliath, a scene from the biblical narrative. The minimal use of lines creates a sense of movement, highlighting the dramatic and triumphal moment. The composition is both simple and dynamic, focusing on the human form and its powerful gesture, which conveys the essence of the biblical story.
