Sfântul Mare Mucenic Haralambie

1873

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Saint

Dominant colour

Sfântul Mare Mucenic Haralambie is a 1873 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Saint, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man in a golden robe, standing tall with one hand raised. Around him, smaller figures kneel or float in the sky, some holding books or tools. Buildings with domes and crosses appear in the background, while clouds and angels fill the top corners. The main figure looks like a holy person, possibly a saint, with a halo and serious expression. The colors are faded but warm, with gold and brown dominating. Look up saint to see why these images often include halos and symbols like books.