Artwork
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Simon din Bălgrad. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1782 by the Romanian painter Simon din Bălgrad, this iconographic image depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented in a red wooden frame.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a woman dressed in a vivid red robe, crowned with a matching head covering, and clutching a child swaddled in white. Traditional symbols such as the necklace and belt emphasize her status, while the infant’s dark sash adds a subtle contrast, underscoring the devotional theme of mother and child.
Technique & Style
The composition is rendered on a flat surface with a gold background that features a decorative pattern, typical of Eastern Orthodox iconography of the late 18th century. The artist employed tempera-like brushwork to achieve the luminous reds and whites, though the robe and background show signs of wear.
History & Provenance
Simon din Bălgrad, active in the Banat region, produced this work during a period of heightened religious art production. After its creation, the piece entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display.
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