Ruth gleaning
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1960 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Ruth gleaning" is a compelling painting that captures the biblical moment of Ruth gathering leftover grain, embodying elements of Religious painting through its devotional subject. The artwork’s style hints at Naïve art (primitivism) with simplified forms and vivid colors, emphasizing its folk-art charm. Although created on paper, it may also exist as a lithograph, showcasing printmaking techniques. The painting's straightforward approach invites viewers into a timeless biblical story, blending spiritual themes with primitive artistic sensibilities.
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