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Sfântul Nicolae, by Unknown, 1850

Sfântul Nicolae

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

Dominant colour

Overview

Sfântul Nicolae is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Saint, held at Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man in bright red and black robes, sitting on a golden throne. His face glows with a golden halo, and he holds a long book with writing on it. Behind him, two tall, ornate towers stand against a blue sky, and there’s a small cross at the top of the frame. The man’s robes are decorated with crosses, and his hands are raised slightly, as if blessing someone. The painting looks old, with some worn spots and faded colors. Next, look up how this fits into the idea of a saint.

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