Iisus Hristor Învățător, flancat de apostoli

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Classical Antiquity Religious Composition

Dominant colour

Iisus Hristor Învățător, flancat de apostoli is a work by Simon din Bălgrad, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Simon din Bălgrad
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a central figure in a red robe with a golden halo, holding a small book and making a hand gesture. Around them are eight smaller figures, each in simple robes and halos, arranged in a grid. The colors are flat and bright—reds, blues, and golds—with stiff, blocky shapes. The central figure looks like a teacher or holy person, surrounded by followers. The small book might be a symbol of lessons or scripture. Look up composition to see how artists arrange figures in religious art.

About the artist

Artist

Simon din Bălgrad

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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