Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae

1896

From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Saint

Dominant colour

Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae is a 1896 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Saint, held at Romanian Academy in Bucharest.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Romanian Academy in Bucharest

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man in bright orange robes holding a golden book. He wears a crown and sits on a throne with two smaller figures behind him—one in blue robes, the other in red. The background has simple designs: flowers and a cross on his chest. The figures look flat and colorful, with bold outlines and bright colors. The throne has a striped base, and the whole scene feels stiff and formal. Next, look up *cross-hatching* to see how artists create texture with lines.