The artwork titled “Solomon is proclaimed a King of Israel (I Kings, I, 32–40)” was created by Marc Chagall around 1956 in France. This etching on paper belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. The piece measures 30.5 by 25 cm and is part of Chagall’s “Etchings for the Bible” series, produced between 1930-1939 and 1952-1956.
The artwork depicts the biblical scene where Solomon is proclaimed King of Israel. The scene is rendered in Chagall’s distinctive Naïve Art style, with a focus on simplicity and a dreamlike quality. Solomon is shown riding a donkey, surrounded by a crowd of people who appear to be in joyful celebration, raising their arms and blowing horns. The etching captures the moment with dynamic lines and expressive figures, illustrating the historical and religious significance of the coronation.
