Artwork
Sf. Nicolae
Sf. Nicolae is an unspecified painting by Simion Poienaru. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum. The painting 'Sf.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Sf. Nicolae' depicts a bearded figure with a halo and cross, holding a small architectural model.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is likely a saint, suggested by the halo and cross, while the model and simple attire imply a connection to the everyday or the built environment.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, impasto paint in places, resulting in a rough texture, and a faded color palette with worn, patchy areas.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simion Poienaru liked to tuck little parties around his holy scenes, tiny figures dancing in the margins of Jesus’s resurrection, like uninvited guests who’d wandered in from a village wedding.
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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