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Icoană pe lemn: Înălțarea Domnului, by Unknown, 1810

Icoană pe lemn: Înălțarea Domnului

Unknown

1810

From the collection of National Museum of Bukovina

Dominant colour

Overview

Icoană pe lemn: Înălțarea Domnului is a 1810 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at National Museum of Bukovina.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Bukovina

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a central figure, who is standing in a doorway. The figure is wearing a red robe and a gold crown, and is surrounded by a halo of light. The people around the figure are all looking up at it with their hands raised in prayer. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of religious art from the 19th century. The colors are muted, and the brushstrokes are bold and expressive. The overall effect is one of reverence and awe. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.

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