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Isus pe cruce

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Satu Mare County Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Isus pe cruce is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Satu Mare County Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Satu Mare County Museum

About this work

This small painting shows three figures against a bright, flat background. The central figure has arms spread wide and is bare-chested, with a crown of thorns. Two people stand on either side, dressed in long robes—one red and green, the other red and white—with their hands clasped. The sky above is a mix of blue and gold, with stars and a wavy line that looks like clouds or waves. The central figure’s pose and the crown suggest this is a religious scene, likely tied to a well-known story. The colors are bold and simple, with no shading to show depth. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shadows with lines.