Samuel is pouring anointing oil to Saul's head in sign of coronation him as King of Israel (I Samuel, IX, 27; XX, I)

Samuel is pouring anointing oil to Saul's head in sign of coronation him as King of Israel  (I Samuel, IX, 27; XX, I) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
c.1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
The painting depicts the biblical scene where Samuel anoints Saul with anointing oil on his head, symbolizing his coronation as King of Israel. Crafted in a style reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism), the artwork employs simple, bold shapes and vibrant colors that evoke a sense of innocence and spiritual purity. The scene might be rendered on paper or through etching techniques, emphasizing the sacred act. As a religious painting, it captures the divine moment of divine selection with reverence.

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