Icoana „Intrarea Domnului în Ierusalim”

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Eastern Carpathians

Dominant colour

Icoana „Intrarea Domnului în Ierusalim” is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Flower, held at National Museum of Eastern Carpathians.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Eastern Carpathians

About this work

This small painting shows three robed men standing outdoors. One holds a donkey while the others gesture toward him. The background has bright orange flowers and a blue sky with yellow clouds. The men wear simple clothes, and the donkey looks calm. The text at the top is in an old script, likely naming the scene. The colors are bold—orange robes, green sleeves, and white for the donkey. The painting feels flat and stylized, not realistic. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.