Bunavestire
1850
From the collection of Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum
1850
From the collection of Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum
This looks like a rough, faded drawing of two figures in a dim space. One person sits in shadow, holding what might be a book or a box. The other stands, dressed in dark robes, with a glowing halo behind their head. The colors are mostly browns and reds, and the paint is worn, like it’s been handled a lot. The halos suggest these are holy or important figures, but the drawing is very simple. The paint looks old and scratched, like it’s been around for a long time. If you like this kind of religious art, check out cross-hatching.
