Icoană și sfeșnic
1955
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1955
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Icoană și sfeșnic is a 1955 by Agafiței Costache, depicting candleholder, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
This painting shows a tall, brass-colored candleholder with a single unlit candle. Behind it, a dark wooden wall and a rough tabletop hold a few scattered objects—a small branch with green leaves and a white cloth with blue stitching. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, giving the scene a rough, textured look. The candleholder is the main focus, but the background feels slightly blurred, like it was painted quickly. The colors are simple—mostly browns, greens, and a bit of white—with no bright highlights. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.
