037 - The Tribe of Joseph (Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, CS.22), 1964
Details
Year: 1964
Edition: 250
Sheet size: 29.25 x 20.62"
Image size: 24 x 18"
Framed size: 35.5 x 28.5"
Signature: signed 'Marc Chagall' lower right and annotated lower left
About the Work
"The Tribe of Joseph (CS.22)" is a lithograph on Arches created by Marc Chagall in 1964 for his 'Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem' series. From the edition of 250, the artwork is signed 'Marc Chagall' lower right and annotated lower left. The artwork is framed in a deluxe custom, closed-corner, gold leaf frame and has a framed size of 38 x 31". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
This iconic suite consists of twelve color lithographs, each representing one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, based on Chagall’s original stained glass windows created for the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Each print in the series was created by Charles Sorlier at the legendary Atelier Mourlot in Paris and is hand-signed by Chagall, making it a valuable collector's edition both for its artistry and its authenticity. The suite was published by André Sauret and Mourlot in 1964, in an edition that was both limited and meticulously crafted. The original 1962 stained glass windows are considered one of the most significant Jewish artistic commissions of the 20th century, and the prints bring these luminous compositions into a form accessible to collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
Each lithograph corresponds to one of Jacob’s twelve sons — the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel — such as Judah, Levi, Benjamin, and Reuben. Chagall approached these designs not simply as symbols of ancient history, but as living, breathing visions of faith and identity.
The prints convey deep spiritual and cultural resonance, representing a landmark moment in modern Jewish art — a rare synthesis of religious meaning, artistic brilliance, and national history. The original windows are housed in one of Israel’s most revered medical and spiritual institutions. Acquiring one of these lithographs is like holding a piece of that legacy.
Prints from this series are consistently in demand across international auction houses and institutions, with a collector base that spans secular, spiritual, and academic audiences.
About the Artist
037 - The Tribe of Joseph (Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, CS.22), 1964
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