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References: Chagall Lithographie, 1974 - 79, Volume V number CS 18 Note: This is part of a series of 12 Lithographs made for the “Windows for Jerusalem”. Chagall was commisioned to make a stained glass project which is fully described in the work “Vitraux pour Jeruasalm” (Editions Andre Sauret, Monte Carlo, 1962). These were executed by Chagall in preparation for his famous stained-glass windows for the Synagogue at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in the Judaean Hills; a different composition was created for each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Chagall scholar and Jerusalem Windows expert Jean Leymarie states of this work, "A majestic three-branched candelabrum forms the central axis of this predominantly dark-blue composition. It rises both as the tree of life and as the tree of justice, and perhaps also as a symbol of sovereignty. Its flaming lights create an area of diffused yellow between the red animals, compensated by a green space below. Around the candelabrum twines the horned viper, dangerous serpent of the desert…" (Leymarie 49) Edition: Epreuve D’artiste. There was an edition of 150 proofs, signed and numbered in Arab letters. A further 75 signed and numbered proofs in Roman letters and 10 artists proofs. Printed by: Mourlot Freres, Paris, France