Sf. Nicolae și Maica Domnului îndurerată
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows two figures standing side by side against a bright blue sky with stars. The figure on the left has a long beard, wears a green-and-orange robe, and holds something small in one hand. The figure on the right has a halo and holds a limp body wrapped in cloth. Both figures stand on a ground covered in orange and green patterns, with stylized plants and flowers around them. Notice how the background is filled with simple shapes and bold colors—no shading, just flat areas of blue, orange, and green. The figures look stiff and symbolic, not like real people. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
