Artwork
Sf. Paraschiva

Sf. Paraschiva is a drawing by Simion Poienaru. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Paraschiva is a drawing depicting five figures in a row, with a central figure wearing a long robe and halo, surrounded by smaller attendants holding scrolls or books.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is likely a representation of Saint Paraschiva, a revered figure in Eastern Orthodox tradition, given the halo and formal attire.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by flat, stiff figures with calm and serious facial expressions, rendered in a simple and formal style with an emphasis on outline over detail.
Context
The composition and style are consistent with traditional representations of religious figures in medieval or early modern art, where formal arrangement and symbolism were prioritized over naturalism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simion Poienaru made religious paintings and drawings that feel like windows into old village life.
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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