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Cei patru Evangheliști

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Cei patru Evangheliști 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 is a drawing of four figures, each with a halo, sitting in a diamond-shaped pattern. They are dressed in robes, with three wearing orange and one in green. Each figure holds a book or object, and they are surrounded by geometric shapes and symbols. The drawing features a mix of colors, including orange, green, blue, yellow, and white, with some areas appearing worn or faded. The overall style is simple and folk-art-like, with bold lines and minimal shading. If you're interested in learning more about this type of art, you might want to explore the technique of cross-hatching, which is often used in drawings like this one.