Cina cea de taină

Cina cea de taină

Maria Deac Poenariu

1987

unspecified

From the collection of Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of 13 men sitting around a table, sharing a meal. The central figure holds a piece of bread and looks like he’s speaking. Everyone else is dressed in bright robes—greens, blues, reds, and purples—and some have their hands folded or raised. The background is blue with golden chandeliers and a glowing halo over the central figure’s head. Notice how the colors are flat and bold, with no deep shadows. The faces are simple but expressive, especially the man leaning forward with a surprised look. This is part of a collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

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