King David
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1974 ; Saint-paul-de-vence , France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
Marc Chagall's painting King David exemplifies his mastery in combining Religious painting with elements of Naïve art (primitivism). This artwork captures the biblical figure through bold colors and simplified forms, reflecting Chagall's distinctive style. Created using techniques such as lithography and painted on paper, the piece embodies a spiritual narrative infused with innocence and wonder. As part of Chagall’s exploration of faith and folklore, King David showcases his ability to merge tradition with modernist influences rooted in Surrealism.
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