Artwork

Arhiereul Emilijan Kengelac, episcop sârb de Vârșeț

Arhiereul Emilijan Kengelac, episcop sârb de Vârșeț, by Konstantin Daniel
Arhiereul Emilijan Kengelac, episcop sârb de Vârșeț, by Konstantin Daniel

Arhiereul Emilijan Kengelac, episcop sârb de Vârșeț is a print by Konstantin Daniel. It is held in the collection of the Timișoara National Museum of Art. A close-up portrait depicts an older man with a long white beard and mustache, dressed in formal attire.

About this work

Overview

A close-up portrait depicts an older man with a long white beard and mustache, dressed in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject wears a red robe with gold trim, a red hat, and a cross chain, indicating a high-ranking religious position, likely that of a bishop or other clergy member.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face through the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the artist's attention to detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Konstantin Daniel

Konstantin Daniel made religious and portrait prints and paintings in mid-19th-century Serbia.