Tree of Jesse

The "Tree of Jesse" is a symbolic painting that depicts the genealogy of Christ, blending elements of Naïve art (primitivism) with a symbolic and vibrant style. Created using Oil on canvas, this artwork showcases Chagall's mastery in combining tradition with modernity. The composition often features a stylized tree, representing the ancestral line, rendered in a manner reminiscent of Surrealism movements, with a dream-like quality. As a symbolic painting, it embodies deeper spiritual and religious symbolism, characteristic of Chagall's diverse body of work.