Imitație de icoană

Imitație de icoană

Stahi D. Constantin

1850

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a small child, both with golden halos around their heads. The woman wears a dark cloak with a light inner robe, and the child has a simple tunic. The background is plain, but the frame has carved decorations with swirls and flowers. The woman’s face looks calm, and the child rests against her. The halos suggest this is a religious image, likely meant to feel sacred. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.

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