Sf. Ilie Prorocul

Sf. Ilie Prorocul

Unknown

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a bright, busy scene with a man in a robe standing on a floating cloud. He’s holding a golden object while riding a chariot pulled by two horses. Below, two smaller figures in robes wave at him. Angels with wings and halos float above, playing instruments. The sky is blue with fluffy clouds, and the ground has green fields, orange flowers, and pumpkins. The chariot has big wheels with crosses on them, and the horses look strong. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and yellows stand out against the green and white. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create shading with lines.

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