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Sfântul Nicolae, by Simion Zugrav, 1834

Sfântul Nicolae

Simion Zugrav

1834

From the collection of National Museum of Transylvanian History

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Overview

Sfântul Nicolae is a 1834 by Simion Zugrav, a Romanticism work, depicting saint, held at National Museum of Transylvanian History.

Who painted this?
Simion Zugrav
When & what style?
1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Transylvanian History

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a red robe and a gold mitre. He is holding a book in his left hand and making a blessing gesture with his right hand. The background is a dark brown color. The man's facial expression is calm and serene, and his eyes are cast downward. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and reverence. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialize in religious subjects, such as those who depict saints.

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