Arhanghelul Mihail

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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Composition

Dominant colour

Arhanghelul Mihail is an unspecified by Petru din Topârcea, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Petru din Topârcea
When & what style?: Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting depicts a winged figure, likely an angel, standing on a cloud. The figure is dressed in a tunic and holds a sword in one hand and a scale in the other. The background of the painting is a mix of white, blue, and brown colors. The angel's face is serene, and its wings are spread wide. The scale held by the angel appears to be balanced, with one side slightly heavier than the other. The sword is held upright, with the blade pointing towards the sky. The painting is framed in a dark brown border, which adds to its overall sense of depth and dimension. The use of chiaroscuro in the painting creates a sense of contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.