The Israelites go over Jordan following of the Ark of the Covenant that is brought to them at the behest of Joshua (Joshua, III, 3-6)
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- c.1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled "The Israelites go over Jordan following the Ark of the Covenant" depicts a pivotal biblical moment with vivid storytelling. As a Religious painting, it captures the Israelites' momentous crossing under Joshua's leadership, guided by the sacred Ark. The scene's simplicity and expressive figures suggest influence from Naïve art (primitivism), emphasizing a direct, heartfelt depiction rather than formal realism. The artwork’s texture suggests it may have been created as a Etching or on Paper, enhancing its intimate, raw quality. Overall, it blends spiritual gravity with a primitive aesthetic to evoke faith and unity.
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