The artwork, titled “King Solomon with harp,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1965 in France. This piece, rendered in lithography on paper, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is characterized as a religious painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 33.5 x 48 cm.
The artwork depicts King Solomon playing a harp amidst a vivid, dreamlike, and surreal scene. The background is dominated by warm, golden tones which convey a sense of divinity and reverence. King Solomon, adorned in royal attire, stands centrally, holding a large harp. To his left, figures and flora can be seen, while to his right, an embracing couple is depicted. Above Solomon, a hand reaches out from a celestial entity symbolized by a large, radiant sun, enhancing the mystical and spiritual atmosphere of the piece. The distinctive style of Marc Chagall is evident through the fluid, expressive lines and the blending of fantastical elements with traditional religious iconography.
