Arhanghelul Mihail
1797
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1797
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows a winged figure in armor, holding a sword in one hand and a round object in the other. The face looks calm but serious, with a golden halo behind the head. The background has faded reds and greens, and the edges of the frame are decorated with gold patterns. The figure’s armor has strange symbols on it, and the painting looks old and worn. The date "1797" is written in the corner, along with some letters that might be names. Next, look up stippling to see how artists create texture with tiny dots.
