The artwork titled “Madonna with the Sleigh” was created by Marc Chagall in 1947 in the United States. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece measures 97 by 80 centimeters. It is associated with the Surrealism movement and belongs to the genre painting category. The artwork is currently housed at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In “Madonna with the Sleigh,” Chagall’s characteristic surrealistic style vividly depicts a fantastical scene. Dominated by rich, dreamlike colors, the composition features a prominent figure believed to be the Madonna, cradling an infant. The surrounding environment blends elements of reality and fantasy: a hovering horse with a bright red face, a ladder onto which a man appears to be climbing, and whimsical figures and faces emerging from a vibrant landscape. The varied motifs — from a serene domestic setting to surreal creatures — create a complex interplay of imagery, encapsulating Chagall’s unique artistic vision that melds personal history, folklore, and whimsy into a compelling visual narrative.
