Sf. Gheorghe
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This painting shows a single figure dressed in old-fashioned robes, mostly red and dark green. The person has a golden halo behind their head and holds a cross in one hand. The background is plain and dark, with some faded gold writing at the top. The figure’s face looks calm but serious, and the colors are simple but bold. The paint looks old, with some areas worn or cracked. Try looking up composition to see how artists arrange figures in religious paintings.
