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Iisus Hristos Învățător

Gheorghe fiul lui Iacov

1790

unspecified

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Byzantine icon painting Romanticism 18th Century Religious Composition

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Iisus Hristos Învățător is a 1790 unspecified by Gheorghe fiul lui Iacov, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Gheorghe fiul lui Iacov
When & what style?: 1790 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man with dark hair and a beard. He’s wearing a red robe with gold trim and a blue cloak. In his left hand, he holds a large book with writing on it, and his right hand is raised with two fingers pointing up. The background is packed with gold patterns and swirling designs, making the figure stand out. The book’s text looks old and faded, but the gold lettering is still visible. This style of painting is called *chiaroscuro*.