Încoronarea Fecioarei
1846
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1846
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows four figures floating on clouds. Two men in bright red robes stand on either side of a kneeling woman in pink, who holds a lily. The man on the left holds a cross, the one on the right a scroll. Above them, a golden triangle glows with rays, and a dove hovers inside it. Tiny angels peek from the edges, and the sky is painted in soft blues and whites. The date "1846" is written in the corner, and the title means "The Coronation of the Virgin." The bright colors and dramatic light stand out against the dark frame. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use strong light and shadow for drama.
