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Maria Îndurerată; Pieta

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex

Classical Antiquity Religious Festoon

Dominant colour

Maria Îndurerată; Pieta is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Festoon, held at Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a red and blue robe, holding a man in her lap. The woman wears a crown and has a yellow halo behind her head. She is surrounded by flowers of various colors, including red, pink, purple, and yellow. The woman's robe is adorned with a yellow sunburst design on her chest, and the man she holds has a crown on his head. The background of the painting is green, with a blue sky visible at the top. The overall scene is one of mourning, with the woman cradling the man in her arms. The painting's use of bold colors and simple shapes creates a sense of intimacy and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up the artist Unknown.