Fecioara cu Pruncul (Orantă)

Fecioara cu Pruncul (Orantă)

anonim

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This looks like a rough, dark drawing of a robed figure with a child. The colors are faded—mostly browns, greens, and reds—but you can still make out the shapes. The paint is thick in spots, almost like it was done in a hurry or with worn tools. The figure’s face is blurred, but the hands are raised in prayer, which hints at a religious scene. The edges of the paper are uneven, like it might have been cut or damaged over time. If you like this style, check out stippling to see how artists create texture with dots.

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