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Apostolul Andrei, by Unknown, 1773

Apostolul Andrei

Unknown

1773

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

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Overview

Apostolul Andrei is a 1773 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Apostl, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1773 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a halo, wearing a red shirt and a dark green cloak. He has a long beard and is looking to the right. His hands are clasped together in front of him. The background of the painting is divided into two sections: a blue rectangle at the top and a red rectangle at the bottom. The man's head is surrounded by a yellow circle, which represents his halo. The overall style of the painting is simple and naive, with bold lines and bright colors. The painting is a religious work, depicting a saint or apostle. It is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and spirituality. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.

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