King David, Galerie Wünsche

This was created for the exhibition Das Graphische Werk (The Graphic Work) of Marc Chagall, presented by Galerie Wünsche in Bonn at the Haus des General-Anzeiger. Printed using the traditional technique of fine lithography, it exemplifies the close collaboration between Chagall and master printers who helped bring his vision to the broader public. Chagall was widely celebrated for his graphic oeuvre, and from the 1950s through the 1970s, his lithographs and etchings were exhibited internationally with great acclaim. Chagall’s David, then, is not just a biblical icon but also an archetype of the artist-prophet — one who channels beauty, faith, and vision to uplift humanity. His depictions of David embody the themes that run through all of Chagall’s work: music, love, spirituality, and the transcendent power of art.