Sf. Paraschiva

From the collection of Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

Dominant colour

Sf. Paraschiva is a work by Simion Poienaru, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

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

About this work

This faded drawing shows five figures standing side by side. The biggest one in the middle wears a long robe and a halo. The others are smaller, holding scrolls or books. The colors are dull—mostly browns, blues, and gold—but you can still see the outlines. Notice how the figures are flat and stiff, like cutouts. Their faces look calm and serious, with big eyes and simple shapes. Look up composition next to see how artists arrange figures in old religious art.