Arhanghelii Mihail și Gavriil

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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Baroque Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Arhanghelii Mihail și Gavriil is an unspecified by Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș, a Baroque work, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows two winged figures standing side by side against a light blue sky with wispy clouds. Both wear long robes in red and brown stripes, golden halos, and carry objects—a blue sphere and a bundle of sticks or flowers. Their faces are calm, with simple, stylized features. The figures look like angels, a common theme in religious art. Notice how the colors pop against the soft background, making them stand out clearly. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.