Maica Domnului cu pruncul Kazanskaia, Madona Neagră

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Maica Domnului cu pruncul Kazanskaia, Madona Neagră is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Flower, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This looks like a wooden panel with two figures. The woman holds a small child close, both framed by a dark, rounded border. Their faces are painted in earthy tones—golden skin, dark hair, and a simple robe. The edges are decorated with small, repeating patterns that look like leaves or flowers. The child’s hand rests on the woman’s shoulder, and the gold background makes them stand out. The paint is worn in spots, showing age. The letters around the border might be old writing, but they’re hard to read. If you like this style, look up stippling to see how artists create texture with dots.