La Visitation 1938

"La Visitation" (1938) by Max Jacob (1876-1944) depicts a biblical scene with a stylized, almost abstract approach. The painting features a scene of the Visitation, a moment from the New Testament where the Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. The figures are rendered in a simplified, cubist-inspired style, characterized by bold forms and flattened planes. The warm, earthy tones of the painting and the overall sense of movement create a powerful and emotional experience for the viewer.