Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Iacov Zugravul. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, created in 1758 by Iacov Zugravul, is a religious painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It portrays the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, both adorned with halos, in formal, reverent poses.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, conveying themes of maternal devotion and sacred reverence. The reciprocal gesture of each figure's hand on the other's chest emphasizes their intimate, divine bond.
Technique & Style
Executed against a predominantly dark background with subtle highlights around the figures, the painting employs a style characteristic of Zugravul, marked by solemnity, formal composition, and the use of halos to signify sanctity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1758, the work is attributed to Iacov Zugravul, a noted artist of religious themes. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Iacov Zugravul’s small surviving body of work shows biblical scenes painted on wood or drawn in ink, made in the mid-1700s.
