Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a drawing by Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Maica Domnului cu Pruncul' depicts a serene scene of a woman and child. The artwork is characterized by its use of gold and bold, dark outlines.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely a representation of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, as suggested by their halos and the title, which translates to 'Mother of God with the Child'.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique involving careful, repeating lines to create the folds of the woman's robe, contributing to the overall stylized appearance. The use of a plain gold background adds to the work's formal quality.
Context
The faded writing on the edges of the painting may indicate that it was once part of a larger devotional or liturgical context, where such inscriptions were common.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud was a Transylvanian monk who doodled saints in the margins of his prayer books.
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul