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Botezul Domnului

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious Composition

Dominant colour

Botezul Domnului is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

About this work

This painting, "Botezul Domnului," depicts a religious scene. In the center, a man stands with his hands folded, surrounded by two figures: one holding a staff and the other an object resembling a bird or a flower. The background features a blue sky with clouds and a yellow sun or flame. The painting's style is reminiscent of folk art, with bold lines and vibrant colors. The artist's use of red, yellow, and blue creates a sense of warmth and energy. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it can be viewed alongside other works of folk art. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.