Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

1774

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a 1774 by Orăștie Stan din Rășinari, a Romanticism work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?: Orăștie Stan din Rășinari
When & what style?: 1774 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This image shows two figures sitting side by side. The person on the left wears a red robe with gold trim and a crown, holding a large pearl necklace. The figure on the right, smaller and also crowned, sits close to them. Both have serious expressions, and the background is a dark blue with gold halos behind their heads. The painting looks old and worn, with some parts faded or cracked. The figures appear to be religious or important, given the crowns and halos. Look up composition to see how artists arrange figures and space in paintings.