The artwork named “Jacob’s Ladder” was created by Marc Chagall in 1973 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. It is an oil painting on canvas, belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 73 x 92 cm, and it falls under the genre of religious painting. Currently, the artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork exemplifies Chagall’s unique style, characterized by vibrant color contrasts and dreamlike imagery. “Jacob’s Ladder” focuses on the biblical story of Jacob’s dream, in which he envisions a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending upon it. The rich, crimson sky dominates the scene, symbolizing the divine realm and lending an ethereal glow to the composition. The ladder, central to the artwork, is populated with angelic figures depicted with Chagall’s signature whimsical and fluid brushwork. The contrasting darker hues of the village below create a stark division between the earthly and the heavenly, emphasizing the spiritual theme. The overall composition evokes a sense of mysticism and otherworldliness, encapsulating the essence of Chagall’s artistic vision.
