Artwork
Iisus Hristos Pantocrator
Iisus Hristos Pantocrator is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Simon din Bălgrad. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Ighiel Romanian Orthodox Parish.
About this work
Overview
Iisus Hristos Pantocrator, created by Simon din Bălgrad in 1780, is a religious artwork housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The painting depicts a central figure with distinctive attributes, set against a dual-toned background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Jesus Christ, identified as Pantocrator (Ruler of All), symbolized by a halo, a long-haired and bearded appearance, and the holding of a book, likely representing the Gospel or divine wisdom.
Technique & Style
The artwork features intricate designs on the robe and detailed text on the book, showcasing a detailed and realistic approach, characteristic of a style that emphasizes precision and realism, distinct from the later Romanticism movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1780 by Simon din Bălgrad, the painting is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance of ownership changes provided.
Context
While the painting's style reflects a realistic tradition, it contrasts with the emotive and imaginative characteristics of the Romanticism movement, which would emerge later.
Artist & collection
Artist
These drawings come from a 18th-century Romanian church tradition. They show scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary, like Botezul lui Iisus and Învierea lui Iisus, drawn in dark ink on paper. The figures are posed…
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