Sf. Paraschiva
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
Dominant colour
Sf. Paraschiva is a work by Partenie Poienaru, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
The painting depicts a woman dressed in a blue robe with a red cloak draped over her shoulders. She wears a gold crown and holds a cross in her right hand and a plant with red flowers in her left. The background is a blue sky with a gold halo behind the woman's head. The woman is surrounded by four small figures with wings, possibly angels, and a decorative border with leaves and flowers. The overall style of the painting suggests a folk art or naive art influence. The painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Poienaru, Partenie.
Porenaru painted religious scenes steeped in Orthodox tradition. Look for *Judecata de Apoi* in two versions: a 1895 oil and a 1892 pencil drawing, both showing the Last Judgment with dense, fiery skies and tiny human…
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