The artwork entitled “Peace and the further reign of Jerusalem in Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah, II, 1-5)” was created by Marc Chagall circa 1956 in France. This piece, part of the “Etchings for the Bible” series spanning from 1930-1939 and 1952-1956, is an etching on paper and falls within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 32.8 x 22.5 cm and is categorized as a religious painting.
In the artwork, a profound sense of divine revelation and prophecy is displayed. An angelic figure with wings holds an open book in the upper section of the scene, radiating a celestial light across the composition. Below, a solitary figure, presumably a prophet, is seated on an elevated terrain, deeply engrossed in a moment of reflection. In the background, the cityscape of Jerusalem can be seen, bathed in ethereal light that suggests divine intervention. A multitude or congregation gathers at the base, looking towards the prophet and the heavenly light, symbolizing hope and spiritual enlightenment. The intricate details and emotive expressions evoke the themes of peace and prophetic foresight.
