Sf. Iosif, logodnicul Fecioarei Maria

Sf. Iosif, logodnicul Fecioarei Maria

Toma Poienaru

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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a man in a deep red robe with a golden halo behind his head. He stands in front of a dark blue background with two red pillars framing him. His hands are clasped together, and he wears a small cross around his neck. The gold letters above his head spell out his name in an old script. The man’s face is simple but serious, with a short beard and dark hair. The colors are bold—red, gold, and blue stand out sharply. This style looks old and was likely made for a church or religious space. If you like this kind of painting, check out composition to see how artists arrange figures like this.

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