Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
atelierul lui Iacov din Rășinari
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
atelierul lui Iacov din Rășinari
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This faded painting shows a woman in a red robe holding a small child. Behind her, two smaller figures stand on each side, looking inward. The colors are mostly dull now, with the red and blue standing out a little. The faces are simple, with dark outlines and flat colors. The woman’s robe has lines drawn in carefully to show folds. This is called cross-hatching—tiny lines stacked to create shadow and shape. The paint looks old and worn, like it’s been around for a long time. Want to learn more about how artists use cross-hatching to make depth?
