Artwork
Sf. Nicolae
Sf. Nicolae is a drawing by the Baroque artist Iacov Zugravul. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Nicolae is a painting created by Iacov Zugravul in 1745, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solemn figure, likely Saint Nicholas, dressed in ornate red and gold robes, holding a book and scroll, surrounded by smaller figures in gold backgrounds, possibly representing saints or helpers.
Technique & Style
The artwork features intricate patterns, gold leaf, and careful lines, creating a rich and detailed scene. The artist employed techniques such as hatching to achieve depth and texture, with the gold background signifying holiness, a common convention in religious art.
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.
