Sf. Parascheva și Maica Domnului îndurerată

1850

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Religious Cross Leaf Veil

Dominant colour

Sf. Parascheva și Maica Domnului îndurerată is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Cross, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting depicts two women in ornate robes, surrounded by vibrant colors and patterns. The woman on the left wears a red robe with white stripes, while the woman on the right is dressed in black with red and green accents. Both women have long dark hair and are adorned with gold headpieces. A small figure of Jesus on the cross is visible between them. The background of the painting features a dark blue sky with red, white, and green stars and flowers. The overall effect is one of rich, folk-art style imagery. If you're interested in exploring more religious art, you might want to look into the subject of the cross.