Prohodul Domnului
1850
From the collection of Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex
1850
From the collection of Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex
Dominant colour
Prohodul Domnului is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting cross, held at Bistrita-Năsăud Museum Complex.
This painting shows six robed figures standing around a swaddled baby lying in a simple cloth. The figures have simple faces and dark halos, with hands clasped or raised in prayer. Behind them, a glowing cross floats against a dark, cloudy sky with faint stars and a sunburst shape. The baby looks like it’s being held by the cloth, while the figures stand close together, almost like a group. The colors are flat and bright, with no shadows or depth. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
