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Iisus Binecuvântând, by Unknown, 1850

Iisus Binecuvântând

Unknown

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History

Dominant colour

Overview

Iisus Binecuvântând is a 1850 by Unknown, held at National Museum of Romanian History.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Romanian History

About this work

This painting shows a central figure with a long beard, dressed in blue and red robes, holding an open book in one hand and making a blessing gesture with the other. Around him, two smaller figures stand on either side—one in red and gold, the other in green and gold. The background is filled with gold patterns and green foliage, giving it a rich, decorated look. The central figure’s calm expression and the blessing gesture are common in religious art. The book he holds is likely a symbol of teaching or wisdom. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create texture with lines.

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