Artwork
Maica Domnului îndurerată
Maica Domnului îndurerată is a drawing by Aurel Rodean. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1925 by Romanian painter Aurel Rodean, this image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a devotional scene centered on a sorrowful female figure, traditionally identified as the Virgin Mary, set within a richly colored interior.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is shown with clasped hands in a prayerful pose, dressed in a dark robe trimmed with gold and a green veil. Flanking her are two angels bearing banners, while a crucifix with the figure of Christ and a modest architectural element appear in the background, underscoring themes of mourning and piety.
Technique & Style
Rodean employs a limited palette of black, gold, green, and blue, creating a solemn yet luminous atmosphere. The composition balances flat decorative elements—such as the gold accents and banner inscriptions—with a modest sense of depth suggested by the crucifix and building.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the mid‑1920s, the work has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings of Romanian religious art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Drawn to biblical scenes, Romanian artist Aurel Rodean worked in ink and paint in the 1920s.
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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