MARC CHAGALL The Angel of Judgment, 1974

This original lithographic poster was created for the exhibition Maquettes pour l’Œuvre Monumental held at the Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall in Nice from July to September 1974. Published by the Société des Amis du Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall, the work is listed as Sorlier #138 in Chagall’s Posters – A Catalogue Raisonné.

The image—L’Ange du Jugement—presents a dramatic and radiant vision of the biblical Judgement Day. Chagall depicts angels descending with swords, surrounded by vibrant fields of color and swirling motion. The composition combines tenderness and urgency, capturing Chagall’s deeply spiritual connection to Old Testament themes and his masterful balance of dreamlike imagery and expressive line.

Printed by Mourlot, the poster stands as an important document of Chagall’s late career and his monumental project for the Nice museum. It remains a cherished collectible for admirers of Chagall’s biblical works and for those who appreciate the historical significance of this landmark exhibition.