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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 bearded man with a golden halo, wearing a red robe with blue stripes. He holds a small book in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other. Behind him, a green background holds two smaller figures—one on each side—also with halos, looking upward. The central figure’s face looks worn, like the paint has faded over time. The gold leaf in the halo is cracked but still shines. If you like this style, look up composition to see how artists arrange figures in religious paintings.
