Deisis
1779
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1779
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
Deisis is a 1779 unspecified by Simon din Bălgrad, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
This painting shows three figures standing side by side, all dressed in rich robes and crowns. The central figure holds a book with gold writing, while the others gesture toward them. The colors are faded but still show gold, red, and deep blues. The background has a dark, patterned look, like a curtain or wall. The figures seem to be arranged in a way that draws your eyes to the center. The book suggests this might be about faith or tradition. The painting looks old, with some wear and tear. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in 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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