Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Flower, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting features two angels, each with a halo and an orange robe, standing on either side of a central figure. The angel on the left holds a plant, while the one on the right has their hands by their sides. The central figure wears a white robe and a gold crown, holding a round object with a cross on it. The background is a mix of green, orange, and blue, with some text at the top that is not legible. The overall style of the painting is folk-art-like, with bold lines and bright colors. The painting's use of bold colors and simple shapes makes it visually striking. To learn more about similar works, you might explore the technique of cross-hatching.