Artwork
Sf. Nicolae
Sf. Nicolae is a drawing by the Baroque artist Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Nicolae is a 1737 painting by Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man, likely Saint Nicholas, in episcopal attire with a halo, holding a book and scroll. Two smaller figures in simple clothing stand behind him.
Technique & Style
The work features a gold background and ornate border patterns, with a predominantly red, gold, and dark brown color scheme, evoking a sense of warmth and solemnity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1737 by Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud, the painting is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Tobias din Abrud was a Transylvanian monk who doodled saints in the margins of his prayer books.
