Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13) (c.1931; Paris, France) by Marc Chagall

Artwork Information

Title	Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13)
Artist	Marc Chagall
Date	c.1931; Paris, France
Medium	etching,paper
Dimensions	30 x 24.3 cm
Art Movement	Naïve Art (Primitivism)

About Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13)

The artwork, titled “Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13)”, is an etching on paper created by Marc Chagall circa 1931 in Paris, France. Measuring 30 x 24.3 cm, this piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified under the genre of religious painting. It forms part of Chagall’s series “Etchings for the Bible” (1930-1939; 1952-1956).

The artwork portrays a biblical scene from the Book of Exodus. Central to the composition, Moses is shown with an uplifted arm, having just cast his rod which has transformed into a snake according to divine command. The etching is characterized by its intricate detailing and emotive rendering, capturing the moment filled with divine intervention and the surrounding onlookers, presumably the people of Egypt and the courtiers of Pharaoh. The style reflects Chagall’s unique approach to religious themes, with a focus on simplicity and profound narrative depth.