Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând is a drawing by Petru Prodan. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum. The painting depicts a woman and child enthroned, surrounded by symbolic objects.
About this work
Overview
The painting depicts a woman and child enthroned, surrounded by symbolic objects. The figures are rendered in a traditional style, with intricate details and ornate attire.
Subject & Meaning
The scene represents the Virgin Mary with the Christ child, as indicated by their royal attire and the surrounding symbols, including a sun, moon, and bird, which hold religious significance.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by a formal, archaic style, with a yellow background featuring red and brown swirling patterns, and the figures adorned in rich, ornate clothing, suggesting a medieval or Byzantine influence.
Artist & collection
Artist
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, following…
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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