“Holy Family,” painted by Marc Chagall between 1975 and 1976 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is a surrealist religious painting rendered in oil on canvas. The dimensions of the artwork are 130 x 97 cm, and it resides in a private collection.
The artwork showcases Chagall’s characteristic surrealist style, imbued with vibrant colors and dreamlike compositions. At the center, the figure of a mother cradling an infant encapsulates the essence of the Holy Family. Surrounding them are fantastical, ethereal elements, including figures floating in a night sky, a bright moon, and an illuminating goat. Below, a village scene is subtly portrayed with roofed houses and distinct architectural forms. The painting’s composition seamlessly blends the mundane with the mystical, creating an evocative, otherworldly tableau characteristic of Chagall’s unique artistic vision. The juxtaposition of sacred imagery against a surreal backdrop invites contemplation on the spiritual and the profound.
