The artwork titled “Reconciliation of all creatures under the reign of the justice promised by Isaiah (Isaiah XI, 5-9)” is an etching created by Marc Chagall around 1956 in France. This piece belongs to the “Etchings for the Bible” series, produced between 1930-1939 and 1952-1956. Executed in the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, the work is rendered on paper with dimensions of 32.3 by 25.6 cm. It is categorized as a religious painting and depicts themes from the biblical prophecy of justice and harmony among all creatures, as foretold by Isaiah.
The artwork portrays a harmonious scene where various animals and a child coexist peacefully in a circular, almost dreamlike composition. A lion, ox, bear, and smaller animals such as foxes and lambs are depicted together, evoking the essence of the prophetic promise of universal peace. Overseeing this tranquil gathering is a figure, possibly symbolizing a divine presence, adding a spiritual and ethereal quality to the piece. The etching technique employed by Chagall lends a delicate, yet expressive quality to the artwork, reinforcing the Naïve Art style’s emphasis on simplicity and directness.
