Iisus Hristos Învățător
1778
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1778
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows a bearded man in a blue robe with red and gold trim. He’s holding a scroll with writing on it and making a gesture with his right hand. Around his head is a glowing circle with letters in it. The background is mostly blue with some gold decorations and writing in red boxes. The scroll looks like it has a list of names, possibly important figures. The colors are bright and flat, with clear lines separating shadows and light. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong light-and-shadow contrast works.
