Artwork

Învierea lui Iisus

Învierea lui Iisus, by Maria Deac Poenariu, 1994
Învierea lui Iisus, by Maria Deac Poenariu, 1994

Învierea lui Iisus is a drawing by Maria Deac Poenariu. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Învierea lui Iisus is a 1994 painting by Maria Deac Poenariu, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with a bearded figure emerging from a stone tomb, surrounded by three women and an angel. The scene is a representation of a pivotal moment in Christian theology.

Technique & Style

The artwork features bold, dramatic colors, including reds, blues, and golds. The use of bright rays and contrasting light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Maria Deac Poenariu

Romanian sacred-art drawings and paintings, 1970s–1990s, show biblical figures and local saints in clear line and flat color.