The artwork titled “Song of Songs III” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. This piece, an example of Surrealism, is rendered in oil on canvas and measures 48 by 59.5 cm. It falls under the genre of religious painting and is part of the “Song of Songs” series.
The artwork exudes a dreamlike quality with its whimsical and ethereal figures, set against a creamy, swirling backdrop of predominantly pastel hues, dominated by pinks and purples. At the center, a couple is depicted in a tender moment of embrace, possibly alluding to the romantic and spiritual themes of the Song of Songs from the Bible. Surrounding them are various symbolic and fantastical elements, including an angelic figure, a void abstracted landscape, and a serene night sky with a crescent moon. The painting’s composition is fluid, with elements seeming to float and merge seamlessly into one another, embodying the surrealistic style for which Chagall is renowned.
