The artwork titled “The Lord appears to Elijah at the entrance to the cave in which he took refuge (I Kings, XIX, 9, 13)” is a lithographic piece on paper created by Marc Chagall in 1956 in France. This work falls under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is a part of the “Etchings for the Bible” series, which was developed between 1930-1939 and 1952-1956. The dimensions of the artwork are 32.1 x 20.1 cm, and it belongs to the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts a significant biblical moment wherein the Lord appears to Elijah. Rendered through Chagall’s distinct lithographic technique, the composition uses simple yet impactful imagery to convey deep spiritual and narrative elements. The figures are drawn with expressive lines, characteristic of Naïve Art, conveying emotional intensity and divine interaction. Elijah is shown taking refuge, with his posture suggesting awe and reverence as a celestial figure appears above him. The shades and textures highlight the solemnity and sanctity of the moment, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the scene.
