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Psalms of David Plate 27

Description of Art: Psalms of David Plate 27 reflects Marc Chagall’s deeply spiritual and symbolic language, presenting a quiet meditation on faith, praise, and the soul’s relationship with the divine. Floating figures and sacred imagery appear suspended in a dreamlike, weightless space, suggesting prayer and spiritual surrender rather than literal storytelling. Chagall’s expressive line work and luminous blues, enriched with soft warm accents, create an atmosphere of reverence balanced by hope and lyricism. The plate transforms the Psalm into visual poetry, capturing its emotional and spiritual essence through symbolism, memory, and Chagall’s unmistakable mystical imagination.

Painting Title: Psalms of David Plate 27

Artist: Marc Chagall
Year Published: 1978-79
Size of painting: 8 1/4” x 5 7/8”

Collection #: BB-1341

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