“Feast Day (Rabbi with Lemon)” is a notable artwork by Marc Chagall, created in 1914 in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, stands within the surrealism art movement. Measuring 100 x 81 cm, it falls under the genre painting category and is currently housed in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The artwork features a rabbi, attired in traditional Jewish prayer garb, holding a lemon in one hand, presumably an etrog, which is significant in Jewish religious rituals. The rabbi’s attire, characterized by a tallit, contrasts against a largely muted and lightly colored background, highlighting the figure’s solemn presence. The composition is dominated by the rabbi, with sparse background elements that add a sense of isolation and introspective reflection to the scene. This portrayal effectively captures the intersection of religious symbolism and Chagall’s distinct surrealistic style.
