Artwork

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând, by Petru Prodan
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând, by Petru Prodan

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, tronând is a drawing by Petru Prodan. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum. The painting depicts a woman and child enthroned, surrounded by symbolic objects.

About this work

Overview

The painting depicts a woman and child enthroned, surrounded by symbolic objects. The figures are rendered in a traditional style, with intricate details and ornate attire.

Subject & Meaning

The scene represents the Virgin Mary with the Christ child, as indicated by their royal attire and the surrounding symbols, including a sun, moon, and bird, which hold religious significance.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by a formal, archaic style, with a yellow background featuring red and brown swirling patterns, and the figures adorned in rich, ornate clothing, suggesting a medieval or Byzantine influence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Petru Prodan

Petru Prodan painted religious scenes in the icon tradition. His works include *Sf. Nicolae* and *Prohodul lui Iisus*, showing saints and biblical figures in gold-leaf settings. The figures are stiff and frontal,…