Artwork
cahlă cu Profetul Daniel
cahlă cu Profetul Daniel is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest.
About this work
Overview
This ceramic tile depicts a youthful figure seated on a rock, surrounded by three lions, set against a backdrop featuring a column and a distant landscape with a ship and buildings.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is likely a representation of the Prophet Daniel, as indicated by the presence of lions, which are typically associated with the biblical narrative of Daniel in the lions' den.
Technique & Style
The tile is characterized by its use of bright, though faded, colors and gold, blue, and yellow details along its frame, suggesting a decorative style that may be part of a larger tradition.
Artist & collection
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Painting
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Design for a Decorative Panel
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