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Sfântul Nicolae

Hugo Kołłątaj

1868

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Byzantine icon painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Saint

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Sfântul Nicolae is a 1868 unspecified by Hugo Kołłątaj, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Saint, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Hugo Kołłątaj
When & what style?: 1868 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man with a long beard and a halo behind his head. He’s wearing a dark green robe over a red shirt and holds a long wooden staff in one hand. The background is mostly dark, and his face is lit from above, making it stand out. The name “Nicolae” is written in gold letters, which hints this is a religious painting of a saint. The colors are flat and not very detailed, but the light on his face makes him look important. If you like this style, look up Realism next.