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Marc Chagall — David and Bathsheba, from The Bible
Marc Chagall

David and Bathsheba, from The Bible

In this vibrant lithograph, Chagall depicts the biblical story of David and Bathsheba through his signature dreamlike style, combining rich jewel tones with fluid, expressive figures that seem to float within the composition. Characteristic of his deeply personal approach to religious narrative, the scene weaves together symbolic imagery and romantic poetry, reflecting Chagall's lifelong fascination with Jewish scripture and folklore. The work is part of his monumental Bible series, in which he devoted decades to interpreting sacred stories through the luminous, emotionally charged language of color and form.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 25, 2016

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Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from The Bible

In this vibrant lithograph, Chagall depicts the biblical story of David and Bathsheba through his signature dreamlike style, combining rich jewel tones with fluid, expressive figures that seem to float within the composition. Characteristic of his deeply personal approach to religious narrative, the scene weaves together symbolic imagery and romantic poetry, reflecting Chagall's lifelong fascination with Jewish scripture and folklore. The work is part of his monumental Bible series, in which he devoted decades to interpreting sacred stories through the luminous, emotionally charged language of color and form.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Jewish Heritage, Expressive, Post-War, Biblical, Narrative, Modern, Colorful, Lithograph, Figurative, Russian

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Art Institute of Chicago