Abraham reçevant les trois anges c. 1978

Marc Chagall created this artwork using oil paint. The painting presents Abraham greeting three angels in a vibrant, dreamlike space dominated by yellows, reds, and blues. The figures are loosely rendered with soft edges, creating a sense of ethereality. Chagall's structural approach here is fascinating. The composition defies traditional perspective, instead employing a floating structure where figures and landscapes merge, creating a sense of spiritual transcendence. The semiotic interplay of color and form challenges fixed meanings. Yellow, often associated with divinity, envelops the scene, while the red and blue hues add layers of emotional intensity. The artist destabilizes conventional notions of space, opting for a flattened picture plane that invites multiple interpretations. Chagall's work often integrates personal and cultural symbols. The dreamlike quality is accentuated by the way the pigment is handled. These choices emphasize how meaning is constructed, emphasizing the fluidity of understanding.