This composition is dedicated to the tribe of Levi — a symbol of sacred service. The central image evokes a sense of holy space and inner focus, reflecting the unique role of the Levites as guardians of religious tradition and ministers of the sanctuary. The composition is filled with symbolism of spiritual mediation and quiet contemplation. The name of the tribe is inscribed in Hebrew at the top of the work.
In the late 1950s, Marc Chagall received a commission to create stained glass windows for the synagogue of the Hadassah Medical Center – Hebrew University, located in the Judean Hills of Jerusalem. One window was to represent each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, each with a unique composition. Under Chagall’s guidance, these sketches were transformed into lithographs at the Mourlot Studio in Paris and printed in 1962.
Marc Zakharovich Chagall (1887–1985) was a painter and graphic artist, one of the most significant representatives of the 20th-century artistic avant-garde. He is known for his distinctive style, combining elements of Primitivism, Cubism, Symbolism, and Surrealism.