Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

1887

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Saint Anne

Dominant colour

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a 1887 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Saint Anne, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

The painting shows a mother and child in a traditional setting. It's a drawing from 1887. The details are simple, yet expressive, which makes this work interesting - the unknown artist used basic lines to convey emotion. The artist's use of simple lines is notable. This style was common in folk art. The drawing has a humble feel to it. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: cross-hatching.