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Iisus - vița de vie

Petru Prodan

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Classical Antiquity Religious Composition

Dominant colour

Iisus - vița de vie is a work by Petru Prodan, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Petru Prodan
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man sitting on a red cloth, holding a bunch of grapes. Behind him is a bright blue sky with a red arch and two grapevines—one on each side—full of round, colorful clusters. The man’s body is white, but his red cloth and the background have bold, flat colors with some black lines adding texture. The painting’s style looks simple but deliberate, with thick outlines and bright colors that stand out. The grapes and the man’s calm pose might hint at a religious story, but the exact meaning isn’t clear just from looking. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.

About the artist

Artist

Petru Prodan

Petru Prodan painted religious scenes in the icon tradition. His works include *Sf. Nicolae* and *Prohodul lui Iisus*, showing saints and biblical figures in gold-leaf settings. The figures are stiff and frontal,…

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