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Iisus Cristos și Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, copii, by Unknown, 1850

Iisus Cristos și Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, copii

Unknown

1850

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

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Overview

Iisus Cristos și Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, copii is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Kalighat, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This drawing shows two young figures, Jesus Christ and Saint John the Baptist, as children. The artist drew them in a simple style, which was common in traditional devotional images. This style is often used to convey a sense of innocence and purity, which fits with the subjects of the drawing. The simple lines and gentle faces make this drawing interesting. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of cross-hatching.

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