Botezul lui Iisus
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
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From the collection of Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese
This faded painting shows three robed figures in a golden, worn background. The central figure holds a small figure in their arms, while the two others stand on either side, one with a cross and the other with a book. Their faces are flat and serious, with dark outlines against bright colors. The edges are chipped, and the paint looks old and cracked. The central figure is likely holding a baptism scene, given the small figure and the gesture. The gold background and stiff poses suggest this is a religious work, possibly from an older tradition. Look up composition to see how artists arrange figures in religious paintings.
