Artwork
Maica Domnului îndurerată
Maica Domnului îndurerată is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Ilie Poienaru. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Maica Domnului îndurerată is a painting created by Ilie Poienaru in 1883, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer, accompanied by angels and a crucifix, conveying a sense of mourning and reverence.
Technique & Style
The painting features a distressed appearance, with chipped paint and a worn frame, suggesting age and potential deterioration over time.
Context
The image includes symbolic elements such as a church and a crucifix, which may be related to the artist's cultural or religious context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ilie Poienaru kept his life quieter than his bold ink lines. He drew saints and biblical scenes with a steady hand, using nothing but black and white to make halos glow and robes drape real. If you’ve ever stood in a…
