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Înălțarea la cer a Maicii Domnului, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Înălțarea la cer a Maicii Domnului

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

Dominant colour

Overview

Înălțarea la cer a Maicii Domnului is a 1850 unspecified 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 five figures in bright, flat colors. One person floats above a cloud, wearing a golden robe and a halo. Three others kneel or reach up toward them, dressed in red robes with green sleeves. The background is a mix of gold, green, and blue, with some writing in a script that looks old. The figures have simple, stylized faces and big, expressive hands. The floating figure seems to be leaving the group, which might be a key moment in the story. The way the colors stand out sharply—no soft blending—makes the scene feel dramatic and clear. Look up composition to see how artists arrange figures and space in religious paintings.

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