The artwork, titled “God Turns Moses’ Staff into a Serpent,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1966 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. This piece is a lithograph on paper and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 44 x 32 cm and depicts a religious subject matter. The artwork is part of the series “The Story of the Exodus (1966).”
The artwork vividly portrays the biblical scene where Moses’ staff is transformed into a serpent, a miracle depicted in the Book of Exodus. The composition is marked by Chagall’s signature style of vivid colors and fluid, whimsical figures. Moses is prominently featured, gesturing towards the animated serpent. The use of soft, swirling lines and harmonious hues creates a dreamlike quality, emphasizing the divine nature of the event. The background features ethereal, nebulous forms that lend an otherworldly feel to the scene. Overall, the lithograph encapsulates a moment of profound spiritual significance, rendered through Chagall’s unique, expressive visual language.
