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Icoană pe sticlă „Constantin și Elena”

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Icoană pe sticlă „Constantin și Elena” is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

About this work

This painting depicts two figures, likely saints, standing on either side of a large cross. The figures are dressed in orange robes with green accents and wear halos. The background of the painting features a blue sky with orange flowers and green leaves. The painting is done in a style reminiscent of traditional religious art, with bold lines and bright colors. The use of halos and the depiction of saints suggests that the painting is meant to be a devotional piece. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it can be viewed by the public. If you're interested in learning more about traditional religious art, you might want to look up the technique of cross-hatching.