Sf. Nicolae
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
Sf. Nicolae is an unspecified by Simon din Bălgrad, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
This painting shows a serious-looking man with a long beard and dark hair, dressed in bright red robes and a golden crown. He stands between two tall, decorated columns, holding what looks like a book in one hand. The background is plain gold, and the edges of the painting are framed with a dark, woven border. The man’s face is painted in a flat, solid way, with no shading to show depth. His robes have gold patterns, and the gold background makes everything look very bright and important. Look up composition next to see how old paintings used balance and symbols.
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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