Solomon on the throne (I Kings, X, 18 20)

Solomon on the throne (I Kings, X, 18 20) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
c.1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
"Solomon on the throne (I Kings, X, 18-20)" depicts the biblical king Solomon seated majestically, emphasizing his wisdom and divine authority in a style that echoes Religious painting. The artwork’s simplicity and childlike perspective suggest influences of Naïve art (primitivism), giving it an almost raw, unrefined quality reminiscent of Paper-based sketches or Etching techniques. As a piece rooted in Jewish cultural identity and biblical tradition, it reflects the intertwined nature of religion, art, and community customs vital to Jewish culture, blending spiritual symbolism with an accessible, untrained aesthetic.

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