Driven from Jerusalem by rebelled again Absalom, David, barefoot, climbed to the hill of Olives
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled "Driven from Jerusalem by rebelled again Absalom, David, barefoot, climbed to the hill of Olives" vividly captures a biblical scene in a style reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism). Rendered as a Religious painting, it emphasizes expressive simplicity and raw emotion. The figure of David, barefoot and determined, ascends a stylized hill, evoking the spiritual journey. The artwork’s technique resembles etching in its bold lines and textures, often created on paper. This approach lends the scene a timeless quality, bridging primitive expression with sacred storytelling.
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