Coborârea Mântuitorului Iisus Hristos de pe cruce

1850

From the collection of ASTRA National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Coborârea Mântuitorului Iisus Hristos de pe cruce is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Flower, held at ASTRA National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: ASTRA National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows two figures in a simple, flat style. The standing figure wears a blue-and-gold robe and a halo, holding a cross-topped staff. The kneeling figure is bare-chested, with arms stretched out as if in prayer or grief. The background has scattered blue dots and a few crosses, with a wavy blue line at the bottom. The standing figure’s robe looks brushed on, almost like quick, uneven strokes. The halos and crosses suggest this is a religious scene, likely about a moment of descent or rescue. Look up stippling to see how dots can create shapes and light in art.