The artwork titled “Job in Despair” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. This piece, a lithography on paper, is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and was produced as a religious painting within the Bible lithographs series of that year. The dimensions of this artwork are 52.5 x 38 cm.
The artwork features a poignant depiction of Job, a biblical figure known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. Job is portrayed in a state of deep contemplation and sorrow, with his face and hand rendered in dark, somber hues suggesting the weight of his despair. The figure in the foreground contrasts with an angelic presence in the background, symbolizing perhaps a form of divine intervention or observation. The rich, dark colors and the expressive, almost primal techniques used by Chagall emphasize the emotional gravity and the spiritual depth of the scene.
