By beating the Philistines, Saul killed himself by his own sword (I Samuel, XXXI, 2 6))

By beating the Philistines, Saul killed himself by his own sword (I Samuel, XXXI, 2 6)) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
c.1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
The painting titled 'By beating the Philistines, Saul killed himself by his own sword (I Samuel, XXXI, 2 6)' depicts a powerful Religious painting inspired by biblical themes. Rendered as an etching on paper, it captures the dramatic moment of King Saul’s downfall with raw immediacy. The artist’s style leans toward Naïve art (primitivism), emphasizing vivid, exaggerated expressions and simplified forms that evoke a sense of primal storytelling. The stark, emotionally charged scene invites viewers to reflect on themes of hubris and fate through a visually compelling narrative.

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