David and Absalom
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
"David and Absalom" is a compelling Religious painting that captures a biblical moment with vivid emotion and storytelling. The artist skillfully uses paper as the medium, employing lithography techniques to produce fine details and bold contrasts. The style exhibits elements of Naïve art (primitivism), characterized by simplified forms and a raw, expressive quality. This work combines religious themes with a distinctive, accessible aesthetic, emphasizing storytelling over technical perfection.
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