Pictura murală (ulei pe lemn) în interiorul bisericii de lemn „Sf. Arhangheli” din Ociu, comuna Vața de Jos, județul Hunedoara (1982)
1982
From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
1982
From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
In 1982, a photo shows the painted walls inside a wooden church in Ociu. The church dates to 1750, but the murals inside are from 1821. Bright colors cover every inch—angels, saints, and floral patterns glow under old oil paint. This work preserves a rare time capsule. It records how rural artists decorated churches over 200 years ago. The mural’s vivid blues and reds still look fresh despite age. Look up the artist who took this photo next: Catalina Marin.
