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Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil, by Hugo Kołłątaj, unspecified

Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil

Hugo Kołłątaj

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From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

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Overview

Sfinții Mihail și Gavriil is an unspecified by Hugo Kołłątaj, depicting Glob, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Hugo Kołłątaj
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows two tall figures standing side by side against a dark, worn background. The person on the left holds a spear and wears armor over a green robe, while the one on the right carries a staff and is dressed in a long, flowing red-and-gold robe. Their faces look calm but serious, and the paint is faded in places, making the colors look old. The figure on the right holds what looks like a small globe in one hand, which is unusual for this kind of painting. The writing at the top is in an old script, but it’s hard to read now. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama.

About the artist

Artist

Hugo Kołłątaj

This Polish folk painter worked in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, creating religious scenes with bold colors and simple shapes.

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