Les mariés guidés par le roi David c. 1978

Marc Chagall created Les mariés guidés par le roi David using watercolor and ink on paper. Chagall’s work often dances on the border between memory, mythology, and the intimate moments that define a community. Born in Belarus to a Jewish family, his art is infused with personal history. In this piece, we see a marriage celebration under the watchful eye of King David. It's a scene brimming with music and joy, but it’s also tinged with the historical realities faced by Jewish communities in Europe. The dreamlike quality and the ethereal figures invite us into a world where past and present merge. There's a powerful sense of cultural identity being both celebrated and protected. Chagall once said, "If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing." And here, we feel the pulse of a heart deeply connected to its roots, offering us a vision where love and tradition float above the weight of history.