Artwork

Iisus Hristos Învățător

Iisus Hristos Învățător, by Iacov Zugravul, 1739
Iisus Hristos Învățător, by Iacov Zugravul, 1739

Iisus Hristos Învățător is a drawing by the Baroque artist Iacov Zugravul. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

About this work

Overview

Iisus Hristos Învățător is a painting created by Iacov Zugravul in 1739. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bearded man, identified as Jesus Christ, holding an open book and making a gesture. The serious expression and formal attire convey a sense of authority and teaching.

Technique & Style

The work features a flat red background with a gold halo behind the figure's head, and ornate patterns on the robe. The style is characterized by detailed, formal elements, and the use of gold accents.

Context

The painting's style is associated with the Baroque period, known for its elaborate and formal artistic expressions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Iacov Zugravul

Iacov Zugravul’s small surviving body of work shows biblical scenes painted on wood or drawn in ink, made in the mid-1700s.