Icoavînd
1850
From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
1850
From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
Icoavînd is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting cult object, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.
This image shows four figures arranged in a bright, geometric pattern. The central figure kneels with hands clasped, wearing a simple robe. Above them, two standing figures with beards hold up a crown-like object, while a glowing circle with a dove floats overhead. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and golds—with sharp outlines and flat areas of color. The dove in the circle is a common symbol for the Holy Spirit in religious art. The Greek letters and crown suggest this scene might relate to a Christian ritual or saintly figure. Look up cult object to see how sacred symbols like this one are used in different traditions.
