Artwork

Iisus Hristos Mare Arhiereu și Învățător

Iisus Hristos Mare Arhiereu și Învățător, by Toma Poienaru, 1866
Iisus Hristos Mare Arhiereu și Învățător, by Toma Poienaru, 1866

Iisus Hristos Mare Arhiereu și Învățător is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Toma Poienaru. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

About this work

Overview

Iisus Hristos Mare Arhiereu și Învățător is a painting created by Toma Poienaru in 1866.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a religious figure, likely Jesus Christ, dressed in red and blue robes with a halo, holding a book and making a gesture with his right hand. The attire and halo signify his sacred status, while the book may symbolize knowledge or scripture.

Technique & Style

The painting features a dark blue background, against which the figure is set. The use of red and blue for the robes creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the subject's importance.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Toma Poienaru

Toma Poienaru painted Christian religious scenes at a time when drawing and painting on paper were common for devotional prints.