Fecioara cu Pruncul (Eleusa)
1867
From the collection of National Museum of Transylvanian History
1867
From the collection of National Museum of Transylvanian History
Dominant colour
Fecioara cu Pruncul (Eleusa) is a 1867 by Pavel Zamfir, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Transylvanian History.
This painting shows a woman holding a baby. The woman is dressed in a long robe and has a gentle expression on her face. The baby is also dressed in a long robe and is looking up at the woman. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.
Pavel Zamfir painted saints with the same calm he used to sketch his own hands in the margins of prayer books.
See the richer artist page