Tăierea împrejur
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This small painting shows four figures in bright, flat colors. A woman in a green-and-orange robe stands on the left, her hands clasped. Next to her, a bearded man in a similar outfit holds a baby. On the right, another man in a green robe and a crown-like hat reaches toward the baby. Above them, a yellow banner with black writing floats in a blue sky. The figures look stiff, with simple shapes and bold outlines. The baby’s face is calm, while the adults seem focused on the moment. The colors—reds, greens, and golds—stand out against the dark frame. Try looking up composition to see how artists arrange figures in a scene.
