Iisus Hristos mare învățător, Mica Deisis; Icoană împărătescă; Icoană de catapeteasmă
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a serious-looking man with a dark beard and short dark hair. He wears a gold halo and a long robe with deep red and green colors. In his left hand, he holds a yellow book with writing on it. Behind him, two smaller figures stand on either side, also wearing halos. The man’s face looks calm but powerful, with a direct gaze. The gold background and halos make him stand out as important. The writing on the book is in an old script, adding to the sacred feel. If you like this style, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more religious art like this.
