Who painted Maica Domnului îndurerată?

Maica Domnului îndurerată was painted by Ilie II Poienaru.

Where can I see Maica Domnului îndurerată?

Maica Domnului îndurerată is held by Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

What movement is Maica Domnului îndurerată?

Maica Domnului îndurerată is associated with Byzantine icon painting.

Artwork

Maica Domnului îndurerată

Ilie II Poienaru

Maica Domnului îndurerată is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Ilie II Poienaru. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Maica Domnului îndurerată' is a religious work depicting a somber scene. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows a woman in mourning, identified by her attire and the context, with a crucified figure in the background. The scene is populated by angels and set against a blue sky with clouds.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its use of color, with gold and yellow tones prominent. The figures are rendered in detail, with the woman's pale face and the crucified man's green loincloth and crown of thorns standing out.