The artwork titled “The Noah’s Sacrifice” was created by Marc Chagall in 1932 in Paris, France. Executed in gouache and oil on paper, this piece falls under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It is a religious painting with dimensions of 62 x 49.5 cm.
The artwork depicts a biblical scene where Noah offers a sacrifice, as indicated by the two lambs or goats visible on a pyre, bathed in upward flames. The characters are enshrouded in an enigmatic and slightly surreal atmosphere, characteristic of Chagall’s unique stylistic approach. One figure lies in a submissively reverential pose in the foreground, suggesting Noah’s devout prayer or supplication in the act of sacrifice. The colors are soft yet vibrant, with a dreamy, almost otherworldly quality that lends spiritual and symbolic depth to the scene. The composition, though simple, evokes a profound sense of solemnity and devotion, reflecting the themes of faith and divine encounter central to this biblical event.
