Nașterea mântuitorului Iisus Hristos

1850

From the collection of ASTRA National Museum Complex

Classical Antiquity Religious Nativity of Jesus

Dominant colour

Nașterea mântuitorului Iisus Hristos is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Nativity of Jesus, held at ASTRA National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: ASTRA National Museum Complex

About this work

This drawing shows the baby Jesus in a manger with Mary and Joseph close by. The scene glows with soft light, and the lines are tight and controlled. A lone angel hovers above, watching over them. The artist used fine lines to shade, making the scene feel both real and spiritual. The drawing looks old, probably made for people to use in prayer. Small details, like the folds in Mary’s clothes, show careful work. This kind of image is called an icon. Look it up at the Museum of Ethnography.