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Sfântul Ilie Prorocul, by Unknown, 1850

Sfântul Ilie Prorocul

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Bran National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sfântul Ilie Prorocul is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Saint, held at Bran National Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Bran National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy, colorful scene with bright red robes and gold halos. At the top, an angel-like figure hovers, holding a scroll. Below, a bearded man in red sits on a wagon pulled by two oxen. Around them, smaller figures work with tools, animals, and crops. The background is packed with symbols like wheels, crosses, and strange circles. Notice how the artist used tiny dots and lines to fill in shadows and textures—this is called *stippling*. It gives the painting a detailed, almost woven look. Look up stippling to see how artists use dots to create depth.

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