Artwork
Sf. Nicolae
Sf. Nicolae is a drawing by Iacov din Rășinari. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Nicolae is a drawing depicting a bearded man in traditional attire. The work is faded and worn around the edges.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is identified by the inscription 'Sf. Nicolae' at the top, indicating a religious subject. He wears a robe with a cross and holds a book, suggesting a representation of Saint Nicholas.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by a simple, flat style lacking shading or depth. The artist's use of lines creates the primary visual elements, with the potential for cross-hatching to suggest texture or shading.
Artist & collection
Artist
Iacov din Rășinari kept a small wooden box under his bed for decades, filling it with drawings of saints so delicate they looked woven from candlelight.
