Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil
1872
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1872
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil is a 1872 by anonim, a Impressionism work, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
This faded drawing shows two tall, stiff figures standing side by side. Both wear long robes with simple gold trim, and their faces are blank, almost like masks. The background is dark with a few red streaks, and the paint looks worn, with cracks and peeling edges. The figures hold objects—one a staff, the other a scroll—but their expressions don’t show much emotion. The colors are muted, mostly browns and grays, with just a hint of gold in their clothing. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
This anonymous painter made small religious scenes with bold, flat colors and shaky lines, following old church traditions.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →