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Maica Domnului cu Iisus, by Unknown, 1850

Maica Domnului cu Iisus

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Bran National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Maica Domnului cu Iisus is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Bran National Museum.

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

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a red robe holding a child, both crowned like royalty. Around them float smaller figures in bright robes—some hold books, others wave or gesture. The background is packed with tiny faces, all glowing with golden halos. Colors are bold: deep reds, blues, and golds stand out against a busy, patterned field. The woman’s calm face and the child’s small hand resting on her shoulder feel oddly peaceful in the crowd. The tiny figures look like angels or saints, but their exact roles aren’t clear. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build detail with lines.

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