The artwork “Moses with the Tablets of the Law,” created by Marc Chagall in 1963 in France, is rendered through the medium of lithography on paper. This piece, measuring 80.5 x 58.5 cm, is a part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls within the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts the biblical figure Moses, characterized by his profound and solemn expression, as he holds the commandments in his hands. The composition utilizes bold and expressive lines to capture the intricate facial features and flowing beard of Moses, along with the detailed, yet simplified, representation of the tablets. The figures and shapes in the artwork are rendered with a sense of child-like simplicity and innocence, emblematic of Naïve Art, yet they convey deep spiritual and historical significance. The use of dark and light contrasts emphasizes the divine and solemn moment, encapsulating the profound reverence associated with the biblical narrative.
