Sf. Nicolae
1852
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1852
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows a bearded man in bright robes and a golden crown, holding a book and blessing with one hand. Around him, smaller figures float on clouds or kneel below, all outlined in bold black. The colors are flat and vivid—deep blues, fiery reds, and gold—with a dark border framed in gold. The man’s face glows with a golden halo, and the text above his head names him. The year 1852 is written in the corner, hinting at when this was made. Look up composition next to see how artists arrange figures like this.
