Maica Domnului îndurerată
1883
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1883
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting is a drawing of the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped together in a prayerful gesture. She is wearing a long robe with a hood, and her head is tilted slightly to the side. The background is a light blue color with some darker blue and brown splotches. In the top left corner, there is an angel holding a banner with some writing on it. In the top right corner, there is another angel with its arms outstretched. At the bottom right, there is a crucifix with Jesus on it, and a small church in the background. The painting has a distressed look, with some of the paint chipped off and the frame looking old and worn. If you want to learn more about this style of art, check out the Impressionism movement.
