Artwork
Soborul Arhanghelilor
Soborul Arhanghelilor is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Simon din Bălgrad. It is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Soborul Arhanghelilor is a painting depicting six winged figures arranged in a linear formation. The figures are characterized by their golden halos and solemn expressions.
Subject & Meaning
The figures, likely archangels, are shown with various attributes such as scrolls and staffs. Two figures at the top support a glowing shape, possibly symbolizing a divine or sacred entity.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, impasto paint, particularly evident on the wings and halos, giving the work a textured quality. The paint appears to have been worn or scraped over time, affecting its surface.
Context
The faded background suggests a greenish-blue sky, providing a subtle atmospheric context for the figures.
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…
