Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Constantin Zugravul. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a faded religious image depicting a woman and a child, both adorned with golden halos, set against a predominantly dark blue background with scattered golden accents.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus, conveyed through traditional iconographic elements such as halos and specific attire, though the child's face is partially obscured.
Technique & Style
Characterized by simple, solemn facial expressions with minimal detail, and defined by dark outlines, the work suggests an influence of chiaroscuro, though the overall state appears worn with flaking paint.
Context
The use of chiaroscuro and the composition align with European artistic trends, particularly from the Renaissance or Baroque periods, though the exact origin and date are not specified.
History & Provenance
The painting's age is evident through its faded and flaked state, indicating considerable wear over time, yet specific historical ownership or creation details are not provided.
Artist & collection
Artist
Constantin Zugravul painted sacred scenes in the Byzantine tradition. His brush traced gold-leaved icons like Maica Domnului cu Pruncul and Sf. Teodor Tiron, both revered in Romanian Orthodox churches. His drawing of…
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