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Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, îngerul deșertului, by Unknown, 1850

Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, îngerul deșertului

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

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Overview

Sf. Ioan Botezătorul, îngerul deșertului is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Composition, held at Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

About this work

This painting shows a figure with wings and a halo, holding a bowl and a staff. The figure is dressed in a long robe and has a serious expression. The background is gold, with some darker areas that suggest a sense of depth. The figure is surrounded by some indistinct objects, but it's hard to make out what they are. The overall effect is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this kind of art, you might want to look up the Museum of Ethnography.

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