The artwork titled “Prophet Daniel with Lions,” created by Marc Chagall in 1956 in France, is a lithograph on paper, measuring 35.6 x 26.5 cm. It forms part of Chagall’s Bible lithographs series made in the same year. As a piece belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, it represents the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, one can observe vivid and expressive imagery characterized by bold color contrasts and dynamic forms. The depiction of Prophet Daniel amidst lions is rendered in a way that exudes both a sense of spiritual tranquility and underlying tension. Daniel, identifiable by his serene posture, is surrounded by whimsical yet haunting representations of lions, whose faces are brought to life with striking and unconventional color palettes. Above, an ethereal figure watches over the scene, adding to the overall mystical and otherworldly atmosphere conveyed by Chagall’s unique artistic vision.
