This exceptional 1961 original exhibition poster was created for “The Jerusalem Windows” by Marc Chagall, presented at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It celebrates one of the artist’s most spiritual and ambitious projects: the series of stained-glass windows designed for the Hadassah Medical Center synagogue in Jerusalem.
The image featured on the poster reproduces one of the luminous stained-glass compositions, likely representing one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Dominated by deep blues—Chagall’s signature color—the composition radiates with poetic symbolism: animals, floating forms, and intertwined shapes create a dreamlike universe suspended within a circular architectural frame. The central red and yellow elements bring warmth and spiritual intensity, while the surrounding motifs evoke biblical narratives and a sense of divine harmony.
Chagall’s unique visual language—part modernist, part folkloric, deeply infused with Jewish heritage—finds here a perfect expression. The stained-glass medium allowed him to translate his painterly imagination into light itself, transforming color into a living, spiritual experience.
The typography at the bottom anchors the work in its historical moment: the prestigious exhibition at MoMA from November 1961 to January 1962 marked a significant introduction of this monumental project to an international audience. It also reflects the growing recognition of Chagall as a master bridging European modernism and sacred art.
Printed in France by Mourlot, one of the most renowned lithographic ateliers of the 20th century, the poster itself is a fine example of high-quality art printing. Mourlot collaborated closely with many leading artists, including Chagall, ensuring exceptional fidelity to the original colors and composition.
Today, this poster is highly sought after by collectors of modern art, Judaica, and Chagall’s work in particular. It stands not only as an exhibition piece but as a work of art in its own right—capturing the mystical, poetic, and timeless vision of one of the 20th century’s most beloved artists.
A vibrant and spiritual composition, this poster embodies Chagall’s ability to transform faith, color, and imagination into a universal language of beauty.
Original Poster
Exhibition - Religion - Israel
Engraver: Ch. Sorlier - New York - Hadassah Medical Relief Association
Printed by Mourlot in France
Good condition
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