The artwork titled “God appears to Solomon in a dream and he asked Him for wisdom (I Kings, III, 5-9)” is a creation of Marc Chagall, dated circa 1956 in France. This etching on paper, which belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, has dimensions of 32.7 x 21.4 cm and represents a religious painting. It is part of the series “Etchings for the Bible,” produced between 1930-1939 and 1952-1956.
The etching depicts a pivotal biblical scene where God appears to Solomon in a dream. The composition reflects Chagall’s distinctive style, characterized by his expressive lines and a sense of the divine. The artwork shows a serene Solomon, lying with his eyes open, gazing towards the ethereal figure of God or an angel descending from above. The angelic figure appears to be reaching out towards Solomon, symbolizing the moment of divine revelation and the grant of wisdom to Solomon. The artwork employs a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the spiritual and dreamlike atmosphere of the scene. The use of light and shadow enhances the mystical and solemn tone, consistent with the religious context of the subject matter.
