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Adormirea Maicii Domnului, by Unknown, 1850

Adormirea Maicii Domnului

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Adormirea Maicii Domnului is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of seven robed figures standing around a central figure lying on a striped cloth. The figures have simple faces and halos, with bright orange and green robes. Above them, two winged angels hover near a golden, cloud-like background. The central figure looks like they’re in a moment of rest or transition, with the others gathered closely around. The colors are bold—greens, blues, and oranges—and the whole scene feels flat and symbolic. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.

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