Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Simon din Bălgrad. It dates from 1779 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, created by Simon din Bălgrad in 1779, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It centrally depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus against a gold backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork captures a tender moment between the Virgin Mary, dressed in a red robe and crown, and the simply attired infant Jesus, conveying warmth and devotion.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of Romanticism, the drawing features bold lines and vivid colors. The medium of drawing imparts delicacy and intimacy to the scene, with the artist employing various techniques to achieve depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1779 by Simon din Bălgrad, the work is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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…
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul