“Paradise,” created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France, is a lithography on paper measuring 52.5 x 38 cm. This artwork, categorized under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, belongs to a series known as Bible lithographs, specifically portraying a religious painting.
The artwork depicts a lush garden scene, central to the Biblical theme and possibly alluding to the Garden of Eden. At the center, a tree bearing red fruits, likely apples, stands prominent, surrounded by an array of green foliage. A crescent moon is present in the background, adding a serene, nocturnal element to the scene. Below the tree, a reclining figure, presumably Eve, is seen reaching for an apple, symbolizing the moment of temptation. An ethereal figure, perhaps an angel, hovers in the upper part of the composition, further emphasizing the religious narrative. The use of color and the whimsical, almost dreamlike composition are characteristic of Chagall’s style, conveying a sense of innocence and mysticism.
