Artwork
Sf. Nicolae
Sf. Nicolae is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Orăștie Stan din Rășinari. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese. Sf.
About this work
Overview
Sf. Nicolae is a painting created in 1782 by Stan din Rășinari, Orăștie. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Nicholas, a revered figure, seated on a chair with a crown and robe. He holds an open book and has his right hand raised, flanked by two small figures, likely angels or saints, against a gold background.
Technique & Style
The work showcases intricate details, particularly in the saint's attire. The use of a gold background and the depiction of religious figures are characteristic of traditional religious art, and the painting's style is associated with the broader influences of the Romanticism movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Romanian Orthodox art in the 1700s comes alive in simple, devotional drawings and paintings.
