The artwork titled “Job Praying” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. It is a lithograph on paper, measuring 52.5 x 38 cm, and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece falls within the genre of religious painting and is part of the “Bible Lithographs” series from 1960.
The artwork depicts a poignant moment of spiritual devotion, featuring a vivid, green-tinged portrayal of the biblical figure Job in mid-prayer. His expressive eyes and deeply furrowed brow convey a sense of earnest supplication and intense emotion. Above him, an angelic figure hovers, suggesting divine presence and possibly conveying a sense of solace or response to Job’s prayers. The use of bold, contrasting colors and dynamic lines exemplifies Chagall’s distinctive style, bringing an ethereal quality to this religious subject matter.
