Moșneag cu îngerul său păzitor

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Moșneag cu îngerul său păzitor is an unspecified by Thomas zis Bosschaert Willebort, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Thomas zis Bosschaert Willebort
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene scene with a central figure, possibly a woman, surrounded by cherubs and an angel. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing robe, while the angel is depicted in a more subdued tone. The background of the painting features a warm, golden color, which complements the gentle hues of the figures. In the foreground, a man and a woman are shown in a state of distress, with the man appearing to be injured or ill. The woman is tending to him, while the man looks up at her with a mixture of pain and gratitude. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, despite the sense of distress in the foreground. This painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.