Who painted Iisus în templu?

Iisus în templu was painted by József Molnár in 1890.

Where can I see Iisus în templu?

Iisus în templu is held by Țării Crișurilor Museum.

What movement is Iisus în templu?

Iisus în templu is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Iisus în templu

József Molnár , 1890

Iisus în templu is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist József Molnár. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Țării Crișurilor Museum.

About this work

Overview

Iisus în templu is a painting by Hungarian artist József Molnár, completed in 1890. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a religious scene, showing a group of people inside a temple or old stone building, with a central figure holding a scroll and another gesturing towards them.

Technique & Style

The work features soft, muted colors with earthy tones and warm highlights, using chiaroscuro to create depth and emphasize the figures. Shading gives the scene a sense of volume, making the figures stand out against the background.

History & Provenance

Molnár, trained in Venice, Rome, and Munich, returned to Hungary in 1853 and spent much of his career in Pest and later Budapest, working in landscapes and historical paintings.

Artist & collection

Artist

József Molnár

József Molnár (21 March 1821 – 6 March 1899) was a Hungarian painter. Molnár was born in Zsámbék and studied in Venice, Rome and Munich. After his studies, he settled down in Stuttgart, where he earned money by painting…