Artwork
Schimbarea la față
Schimbarea la față is a drawing by the Baroque artist Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Schimbarea la față' depicts a serene religious scene featuring five figures on a mountain peak set against a blue sky with green mountains.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, clothed in white, is surrounded by three others with halos, while two figures lie haloed at the bottom, suggesting a biblical narrative.
Technique & Style
Simple lines and colors characterize the work, creating a sense of calm and focusing attention on the central figure, with halos adding to the reverent atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș painted religious scenes in the mid-1800s, like Încoronarea Fecioarei (1846) and Duminica Floriilor.
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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