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Intrarea în Ierusalim

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Intrarea în Ierusalim is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of Jesus entering Jerusalem, with a white horse at the center. Jesus is shown wearing a red robe and a halo, riding the horse. He is surrounded by four men, all dressed in red robes, who appear to be greeting him. The background of the painting features a blue sky with red flowers and green leaves. The painting's style is reminiscent of folk art, with bold lines and bright colors. The overall mood of the painting is one of joy and celebration, capturing the moment of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of other artists who specialize in religious folk art, such as the artists featured at the Museum of Ethnography.