Artwork

Îngeri adorând pe Iisus

Îngeri adorând pe Iisus, by anonim italian, 1750
Îngeri adorând pe Iisus, by anonim italian, 1750

Îngeri adorând pe Iisus is a print by anonim italian. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Țării Crișurilor Museum.

About this work

Overview

Îngeri adorând pe Iisus is an anonymous Italian artwork from circa 1750, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The painting depicts a serene scene of adoration, focusing on a haloed infant.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is the adoration of Jesus as a baby, emphasized by his halo and upward gaze. Figures include a kneeling, winged female (likely an angel), a seated woman (possibly the Virgin Mary), and two male faces in the background, suggesting a heavenly and earthly presence.

Technique & Style

Executed with muted tones predominantly in browns and grays, the work conveys a calm atmosphere. The composition and use of color reflect characteristic elements of 18th-century Italian religious art, though specific stylistic attributions are hindered by the artist's anonymity.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750 by an unidentified Italian artist, the piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Detailed provenance prior to its current location is not provided.

Artist & collection