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Icoană pe sticlă „Maica Domnului cu Pruncul”

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Icoană pe sticlă „Maica Domnului cu Pruncul” 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 shows a woman holding a small child. Both have golden halos around their heads. The background is mostly blue with some faded orange and green shapes. The woman’s face looks calm, and the child is resting against her. The edges of the painting are dark, like an old wooden frame. The paint is worn in spots, showing the age of the work. The colors are simple but bright where they’re not faded. This kind of painting was likely made to be looked at closely, like a small religious image. Next, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more pieces like this.