“Song of Songs V” is a surrealistic sketch and study created around 1965 in France by the distinguished artist Marc Chagall. The artwork, part of the “Song of Songs” series, is rendered in pencil on paper and measures 28 cm by 44.9 cm.
The artwork exhibits Chagall’s characteristic dreamlike quality with various elements merging harmoniously into a single composition. Dominated by shades of red, the piece features an array of intricate, symbolic figures including floating angels, two masks of faces, and an array of abstract shapes and forms. A prominent figure with wings, possibly an angel, stands to the left, holding a book or a similar object, adding to the mystical aura of the artwork. A central bright circular motif, exuding multicolored rays, further enhances the ethereal atmosphere. The juxtaposition of identifiable figures with abstract elements encapsulates the essence of Surrealism, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and spirituality as illustrated in the “Song of Songs”.
