Artwork
painting
painting is a paint painting by 1325- Mihajlo (1325) (manufacturing). It dates from 1325 and is held in the collection of the German Documentation Center for Art History - Marburg Picture Index.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1325 by the artist Mihajlo, this early medieval painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts an interior scene populated by several figures, arranged on two distinct levels, and rendered in a limited palette of earth tones, blues and gold. Its composition and flat modeling reflect the visual conventions of its period.
Subject & Meaning
The juxtaposition of interior and exterior elements, including a small building visible through a doorway, hints at a narrative of domestic or ceremonial life.
The central focus is a seated figure in dark red robes on a bed, accompanied by a standing individual in lighter clothing. Above them, a group of figures occupies a higher plane, some appearing to hold hands, suggesting a communal or ritual gathering. The juxtaposition of interior and exterior elements, including a small building visible through a doorway, hints at a narrative of domestic or ceremonial life.
Technique & Style
Mihajlo employed simple geometric shapes and a restrained color scheme, avoiding gradations of light and shadow. The figures are rendered with a stiff, planar quality, lacking chiaroscuro, which gives the scene a two‑dimensional appearance. Brushwork is minimal, and the overall effect relies on bold outlines and flat areas of pigment to convey form and relationship among the characters.
History & Provenance
The painting dates to the early 14th century, a time when artistic production in the region was closely tied to religious and communal contexts. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it now serves as an example of medieval visual culture and the stylistic tendencies of its creator, Mihajlo, whose life spanned the early 1300s.
Artist & collection
Artist
1325- Mihajlo (1325) (manufacturing)
Mihajlo lived in 1325, a time of significant change. He likely spent most of his days in a workshop, surrounded by half-finished projects and raw materials. One notable piece, "Painting", showcases his skill. To learn…
Museum
German Documentation Center for Art History - Marburg Picture Index
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