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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Iacov Zugravul, 1758

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

Iacov Zugravul

1758

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

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Overview

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a 1758 by Iacov Zugravul, a Romanticism work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?
Iacov Zugravul
When & what style?
1758 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting depicts a woman holding a child, both with halos around their heads. The woman is wearing a red robe and has her right hand on the child's chest. The child is wearing a white robe and has his right hand on the woman's chest. The background of the painting is dark, with some lighter areas around the figures. The painting is done in a style that suggests a sense of reverence and devotion. The use of halos and the formal poses of the figures create a sense of solemnity and importance. The painting is reminiscent of the work of Iacov Zugravul, an artist known for his religious paintings.

About the artist

Artist

Iacov Zugravul

Iacov Zugravul’s small surviving body of work shows biblical scenes painted on wood or drawn in ink, made in the mid-1700s.

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