Who painted Παναγία με βρέφος?

Παναγία με βρέφος was painted by Theofilos (Hadjimichail) in 1912.

Artwork

Παναγία με βρέφος

Theofilos (Hadjimichail) , 1912

Παναγία με βρέφος is a print by Theofilos (Hadjimichail). It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

This print shows the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. Gold halos glow around their heads. Mary’s dark robe covers a simple, flat-looking dress.

The colors stay bright even in shadows. The faces look flat, not real. But the gold in the background gives a heavenly feel.

The artist painted this in a folk style. Look up Theofilos (Hadjimichail) (1870 or 1871 - 1934) to see more.

Overview

This print depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, created by Theofilos Hadjimichail, a Greek artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is a representation of a traditional Christian icon, with Mary and Jesus adorned with gold halos, signifying their sacred status. The image conveys a sense of reverence and spirituality.

Technique & Style

Theofilos' folk style is characterized by vivid, intense colors and a focus on detail, with less emphasis on realistic perspective. The flat, two-dimensional quality of the faces and clothing contrasts with the rich, golden background.

Context

Theofilos drew inspiration from various sources, including Byzantine iconography, popular prints, and photographs, reflecting a diverse range of cultural influences in his work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Theofilos (Hadjimichail)

Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός and φιλία can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a theophoric name,…

Museum

Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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