


Souffrance de Jérémie (from La Bible portfolio)
1958
Souffrance de Jérémie, meaning Suffering of Jeremiah, is an etching from Marc Chagall's La Bible portfolio created in 1958. The work combines etching with hand coloring to bring the biblical narrative to vivid life. Chagall's interpretation of the prophet Jeremiah's suffering reflects his deep engagement with religious and historical themes throughout his career. The hand-colored elements add warmth and personal touch to the classical etching technique.
- Medium
- etching with hand-coloring
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘58/100 M. Ch.’. This work is number 58 from the edition of 100 published by Tériade, Paris.
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Lot 259
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