The artwork titled “Jeremiah received Gift of the prophecy (Jeremiah, I, 4 10)” is an etching on paper created by Marc Chagall around 1956 in France. It belongs to the art movement known as Naïve Art (Primitivism) and is part of the “Etchings for the Bible (1930-1939; 1952-1956)” series. The dimensions of the artwork are 32.6 by 24.7 centimeters, and it falls within the genre of religious painting.
The etching depicts a profound biblical moment where Jeremiah is receiving the gift of prophecy. Chagall’s characteristic style is evident in the dramatic and emotive portrayal of this divine encounter. The foreground is dominated by Jeremiah, robed and standing with a contemplative and somewhat resigned posture. Above him, a celestial figure, angelic in form with radiant attributes, appears to be bestowing the prophetic gift upon Jeremiah. The scene is imbued with a sense of spiritual fervor and profound significance, characteristic of Chagall’s religious works. The background is a misty, abstract landscape, enhancing the mystical and otherworldly atmosphere of the composition.
