Înălțarea Precistei; Maica Domnului Aorată

1862

From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Înălțarea Precistei; Maica Domnului Aorată is a 1862 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a glowing circle at the top, surrounded by swirling gold lines and purple flowers. Below her, six robed figures stand in a row, all facing inward. The background is mostly blue and purple, with a wavy border at the bottom. The figures look like they’re part of a religious scene, with the woman at the center likely holding a special role. The gold outlines and bright colors make everything stand out sharply. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.