Arhanghelul Mihail
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
Dominant colour
Arhanghelul Mihail is a work by Simon din Bălgrad, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
This painting shows a serious-looking figure with a golden halo, holding a staff in one hand and a cup in the other. The person is dressed in rich robes—deep red, green, and gold—with a belt and detailed shoes. The background is mostly dark blue, and the face has a calm, slightly stylized look. The figure’s pose is stiff and formal, with hands clasped in front. The cup and staff suggest this might be a religious or symbolic image, but the exact meaning isn’t clear from the painting alone. Next, look up composition to see how artists arrange figures and objects in religious art.
These drawings come from a 18th-century Romanian church tradition. They show scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary, like Botezul lui Iisus and Învierea lui Iisus, drawn in dark ink on paper. The figures are posed…
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