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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Unknown, unspecified, 1818

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

Unknown

1818

unspecified

From the collection of Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a 1818 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1818 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a small child. Both have golden halos around their heads. The woman wears a red robe with a blue underlayer, and the child is dressed in a simple tunic. The background is dark with faded gold patterns. The woman’s face looks calm, while the child gazes forward with a gentle expression. The paint is slightly worn, showing signs of age. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.

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