“The Forgiveness of God is Announced in Jerusalem (Isaiah LIV, 6-10)” is an etching on paper created circa 1956 by Marc Chagall in France. The artwork is part of the series “Etchings for the Bible (1930-1939; 1952-1956)” and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The piece measures 33 by 22.8 cm and falls under the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts a human figure seemingly encased in a swirling, ethereal form, which may represent divine presence or angelic beings. The figure appears to be partially obscured by these ghostly forms, lending a sense of mystery and spiritual solemnity to the scene. In the upper right portion of the artwork, Hebrew letters are inscribed, further emphasizing the religious and cultural essence of the piece. The dark shading and intricate lines characteristic of etching highlight the movement and dynamism within the composition, creating a profound visual narrative that conveys themes of forgiveness and divine intervention as referenced in the biblical book of Isaiah.
