The artwork titled “Moses receiving the Tablets of Law,” created by Marc Chagall circa 1963 in France, is a religious painting executed with charcoal, gouache, oil, and paper. This piece, belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, measures 46 x 38 cm.
In the artwork, Moses is depicted in a dynamic and expressive manner. The central figure, Moses, is shown in white garments and a vibrant blue beard, reaching upwards to receive the Stone Tablets from a divine hand extending from the heavens. The background, filled with hues of yellow, features numerous figures in various positions. The chaotic assembly below indicates the multitude of Israelites gathered around. The painting is imbued with Chagall’s characteristic use of vivid colors and expressive lines, creating a sense of spiritual fervor and dramatic tension.
