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Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, flancată de prooroci, by Unknown, 1850

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, flancată de prooroci

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

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Overview

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, flancată de prooroci is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a small child, both with golden halos. The woman wears a red robe with gold trim and a dark blue headpiece. Around them are smaller figures with halos, all set against a faded gold background. The colors are mostly red, gold, and blue, with some green and brown details. Notice how the figures are flat and lack depth, with bold outlines. The paint looks old and worn, especially around the edges. Look up composition next to see how artists arrange figures in religious paintings.

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