The artwork titled “Moise blesses the children of Israel” was created by artist Marc Chagall in 1966 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. Executed in the medium of lithography on paper, this piece is a part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Forming part of “The Story of the Exodus” series from 1966, the artwork falls under the genre of religious painting and measures 45.9 x 33.2 cm.
The artwork depicts a powerful and spiritual scene featuring a divine figure embracing and possibly protecting another figure, signifying a moment of blessing or divine intervention. The divine figure, with luminous wings, hovers above and behind the principal character, imparting a sense of celestial peace and sanctity. The background reveals a distant city and a setting sun, highlighting the divine occurrence in a terrestrial yet sacred context. The harmonious blend of colors and dynamic forms characteristic of Chagall’s style evoke a sense of movement, grace, and profound spiritual significance.
