Punerea în mormânt
1850
From the collection of "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
This painting shows a group of figures gathered around a body lying in a blue cloth. The people are dressed in bright red, yellow, and blue robes, with halos around their heads. Two small winged figures kneel at the bottom, holding objects. The background is dark blue with red flowers and gold stars. The body in the cloth looks like it’s being prepared for burial, surrounded by mourners. The halos suggest these are holy or important figures, but their faces are simple and flat. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create texture with lines.
