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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Savu Poienaru, unspecified, 1808

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

Savu Poienaru

1808

unspecified

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Dominant colour

Overview

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a 1808 unspecified by Savu Poienaru, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?
Savu Poienaru
When & what style?
1808 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows four figures lined up in a row. The central woman holds a small child on her lap, both wearing crowns and robes. The two figures on the sides stand tall, dressed in red and blue robes with gold trim. The background is dark, and the figures glow with gold halos and bright colors. The painting looks old, with faded areas and some cracks. The figures are stiff and formal, not very lifelike. Next, look up composition to see how artists arrange figures in religious paintings.

About the artist

Artist

Savu Poienaru

Savu Poienaru left behind a small set of religious drawings and paintings from the early 1800s.

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