The artwork, titled “Ruth at the Feet of Boaz”, was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. It is a lithograph on paper that measures 52.5 by 38 centimeters and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece, classified as a religious painting, is part of Chagall’s “Bible lithographs (1960)” series.
The lithograph portrays a serene yet mystical scene from the biblical story of Ruth. The composition features Ruth lying at the feet of Boaz, with the figure of Boaz enveloped in a soft, ethereal glow, and a sense of divine presence permeates the artwork. The moon, rendered prominently, shines down upon the figures, casting a tranquil and haunting light that blends with the night sky. Chagall’s use of somber, darkened hues interspersed with lighter accents brings a dreamlike quality to the scene, evoking the sacred and intimate nature of this biblical episode. The expressive forms and the gentle, flowing lines characteristic of Chagall’s style capture the emotional and spiritual depth of the narrative moment.
