Joshua is delivering the five kings of Canaan to Israel's hands and preparing them to death (Judges, X, 22-26)
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- c.1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled "Joshua is delivering the five kings of Canaan to Israel's hands and preparing them to death (Judges, X, 22-26)" exemplifies a powerful example of a Religious painting. Rendered in a style reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism), it captures a biblical moment with bold, simplified forms and expressive figures. The artist employs paper as the medium, possibly created as an etching to emphasize strong outlines and stark contrasts. The composition conveys spiritual authority and heroism, showcasing the artist’s straightforward yet evocative interpretation of religious themes.
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