“The Creation of World” is a religious painting executed by Marc Chagall in 1972 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. This work, rendered in vitrage (glass), exemplifies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Spanning a formidable 715 x 570 cm, the artwork is a significant creation that embodies the religious and artistic vision of its era.
The artwork is composed of three large vertical glass panels, each intricately designed and filled with vibrant, predominantly blue hues. These panels feature a series of interconnected, abstract forms and figures, carefully arranged to communicate a sense of creation and divine genesis. Each scene is suffused with Chagall’s signature fluidity and dreamlike quality, presenting a harmonious blend of celestial motifs and human elements. The interplay of light through the stained glass enhances the overall ethereal effect, creating an immersive experience for the viewer. The artwork thus stands as a testament to Chagall’s mastery in combining medium, color, and subject matter to evoke profound spiritual themes.
