The artwork titled “Moses receiving the Tablets of Law,” created by Marc Chagall around the year 1963 in France, is rendered using Indian ink, pencil, and paper. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 28.5 by 22.5 centimeters. The artwork falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts Moses in an expressive, dynamic composition capturing the pivotal biblical moment of receiving the Tablets of Law. The figure of Moses is prominently placed, reaching upwards towards the tablets being handed to him, possibly by a divine entity, reflecting Chagall’s distinct and vivid style characterized by bold lines and a rich palette. The surrounding area is filled with abstracted figures and creatures, emphasizing a sense of divine interaction and human presence. The use of vibrant yellow as the background accentuates the scene’s spiritual intensity and dramatic essence, encapsulating the gravity of the moment depicted.
