Prohodul lui Iisus
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows a group of people around a naked man lying on a cloth. The figures are stiff and colorful, with bright red robes, green tunics, and gold halos. Two small boys kneel at the bottom, holding something. One woman in blue points upward, while others gesture or touch the man’s body. The background is blue with faded gold letters at the top. The man’s pale skin stands out against the bold colors, making him the focus. The halos and crossed tools above his head hint this is a religious scene. Look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in older paintings.
