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Fecioara Maria, by Unknown, 1850

Fecioara Maria

Unknown

1850

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

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Overview

Fecioara Maria is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Serpent, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This small painting shows a figure in bright orange and blue robes, kneeling on a blue cloud. The figure has a golden halo and holds a staff topped with flowers. Around them, the border is packed with red and blue stylized flowers and swirls. The figure looks like a religious symbol, possibly linked to Christian tradition. The bright colors and simple shapes make it feel like a folk-style image. Next, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.

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