Artwork
Sf. Paraschiva
Sf. Paraschiva is a drawing by Ilie II Poienaru. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Paraschiva is a religious image depicting a saint in vibrant attire, accompanied by symbolic elements and celestial beings. The composition combines bold colors and figurative elements against a distinctive background.
Subject & Meaning
The image portrays Sf. Paraschiva, a saint, identified by a staff with a cross and a small plant, symbols of spiritual guidance and possibly martyrdom or virtue. The halo and crown signify sanctity and royal dignity in heaven.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold, contrasting colors (orange, green, blue) and a simple, calm facial expression, the image likely employs a traditional, representational style common in religious art, with possible folk or regional influences evident in the decorative border and flat, two-dimensional rendering.
Context
The use of a staff, cross, halo, and winged angels situates the image within a broader tradition of Christian religious art, particularly Eastern Orthodox or Byzantine-influenced iconography, given the name 'Sf. Paraschiva' (Saint Paraschiva), a figure revered in Eastern European traditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ilie Poienaru kept a studio so cold the ink froze mid-line, yet his religious drawings glow like candlelight.
