Artwork

Trei îngeri cu crucea

Trei îngeri cu crucea, by Micaela Eleutheriade, unspecified, 1950
Trei îngeri cu crucea, by Micaela Eleutheriade, unspecified, 1950

Trei îngeri cu crucea is an unspecified painting by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Trei îngeri cu crucea is a painting by Micaela Eleutheriade, created around 1950. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts three angels supporting a cross, with the central figure wearing a red robe and the others dressed in yellow and brown. The scene conveys a sense of reverence and solemnity.

Technique & Style

The painting features a muted color palette and employs chiaroscuro to create depth. The dark background contrasts with the angels and cross, emphasizing their presence.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Micaela Eleutheriade

Artist

Micaela Eleutheriade

Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.