The artwork “Meeting of Ruth and Boaz” by Marc Chagall was created in 1960 in France. It is a lithograph on paper and part of Chagall’s “Bible lithographs (1960)” series. This work is reflective of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 52.5 cm by 38 cm. As a religious painting, it presents a scene inspired by biblical narratives.
In the artwork, the scene depicted is replete with expressive color and symbolic content. The figures of Ruth and Boaz are crafted in a style that is characteristic of Chagall’s approach to form and composition. A sense of the ethereal is conveyed through the figures’ poses and the dreamlike quality of the surroundings. The touches of vibrant color, most notably the rich red that captures the viewer’s attention, are juxtaposed against a more muted background, perhaps signifying the spiritual importance of the moment captured. While the artwork offers a depiction of a narrative moment, Chagall has imparted a sense of timelessness and universal significance through his unique artistic language.
