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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Simion Silaghi-Sălăgeanu, unspecified

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Overview

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is an unspecified by Simion Silaghi-Sălăgeanu, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?
Simion Silaghi-Sălăgeanu
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a small child. She’s dressed in heavy robes with gold trim and a dark blue underlayer. The child wears a simple tunic and holds a round object. Both figures have serious faces, and the background is packed with gold patterns and tiny writing. The woman’s cloak looks almost metallic, with a mix of silver and red. The child’s face is smooth, but the woman’s features are softer, like they’ve been gently blurred. Look up chiaroscuro next—it’s the technique that creates those soft shadows and highlights.

About the artist

Artist

Simion Silaghi-Sălăgeanu

Religious images fill these drawings and paintings by Simion Silaghi-Sălăgeanu, rooted in Orthodox icon traditions.

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