Solomon is proclaimed a King of Israel (I Kings, I, 32 40)

Solomon is proclaimed a King of Israel (I Kings, I, 32 40) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
c.1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
"Solomon is proclaimed a King of Israel (I Kings, I, 32-40)" is a compelling religious painting that captures a pivotal biblical moment. Rendered in a style influenced by Naïve art (primitivism), the artwork exhibits a charming simplicity and vivid storytelling. The artist employs paper as the medium, possibly through etching, to create intricate lines and textures. Its straightforward composition and expressive figures evoke a sense of divine authority and humility, characteristic of traditional religious painting, emphasizing spiritual themes with accessible, primitivist charm.

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