Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a painting created by Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș in 1851. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely the Virgin Mary, seated on a throne-like chair with a child, probably Jesus Christ. Two small angels flank them, and the scene is set against a blue background with gold trim and faded inscriptions.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold colors, including reds, golds, and greens, with intricate details such as the swirling red patterns on the throne. The woman's face is rendered with a calm yet serious expression, and the overall effect is one of traditional iconography with some wear evident over time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ioan Pop de la Făgăraș painted religious scenes in the mid-1800s, like *Încoronarea Fecioarei* (1846) and *Duminica Floriilor*.
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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