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Sf. Gheorghe, by Gheorghe fiul lui Iacov, unspecified

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Overview

Sf. Gheorghe is an 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?
Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a person holding a cross. They have dark hair and are wearing a red and gold robe over a blue dress. The background is yellow with some darker spots and a few small pictures. The person's robe has intricate patterns, and they're holding a cross in front of them. The cross has a round top and a long handle. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About the artist

Artist

Gheorghe fiul lui Iacov

This painter created religious scenes in 18th-century Romanian churches, where gold-leaf halos and deep cobalt blues were common.

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