Maiorul von Kokh

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Maiorul von Kokh is an unspecified by Franz Anton Bergmann, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Franz Anton Bergmann
When & what style?: Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a plain white shirt with dark buttons, standing against a dark green background. His collar is stiff and high, with a dark band around the neck. The brushstrokes are visible, especially on his face and shirt, giving it a slightly rough look. The painting feels simple but careful—notice how the light hits his face while the background stays dark. The label says it’s called *Maiorul von Kokh*, but we don’t know who that person was. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.