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Răpirea la cer a Sfântului Ilie, by Ilie Poienaru

Răpirea la cer a Sfântului Ilie

Ilie Poienaru

From the collection of Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

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Overview

Răpirea la cer a Sfântului Ilie is a work by Ilie Poienaru, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

Who painted this?
Ilie Poienaru
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a man in a chariot, accompanied by a winged horse. The man is dressed in a yellow robe and hat, holding a whip in his right hand. The chariot is orange, and the horse has large wings. In the foreground, there are four men in robes, one of whom is holding a bell. The background features a blue sky with clouds, and the overall atmosphere appears to be one of movement and energy. The painting's style is reminiscent of traditional folk art, with bold lines and bright colors. The artist's use of composition and color creates a sense of dynamism and tension. For more information on the artist's technique, look up the term "cross-hatching".

About the artist

Artist

Ilie Poienaru

Ilie Poienaru kept his life quieter than his bold ink lines. He drew saints and biblical scenes with a steady hand, using nothing but black and white to make halos glow and robes drape real. If you’ve ever stood in a…

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