The artwork entitled “Moses received the Tablets of Law” by Marc Chagall, created circa 1966 in France, is a lithograph on paper that belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This religious painting, measuring 49.7 by 36.8 cm, is part of the series “The Story of the Exodus” (1966).
The artwork depicts a profound biblical scene, rendered in a vibrant and expressive style characteristic of Marc Chagall. In the foreground, Moses is shown receiving the Tablets of Law, a pivotal event in the Exodus story. Chagall’s use of color and abstract forms captures the spiritual intensity and divine encounter. The scene includes a group of followers who are witnessing the event from below, with an aura of reverence and awe. The layering of figures and the imaginative, almost dream-like quality of the tableau reflect Chagall’s unique approach to blending religious themes with his individual artistic expression.
