Who painted Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981)?

Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981) was painted by Unknown in 1981.

Where can I see Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981)?

Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981) is held by "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum.

Artwork

Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981)

Unknown , 1981

Biserica "Sf. Voievozi", Robești (Cîineni), județul Vâlcea (1981) is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum. This photograph, taken in 1981, documents the Biserica 'Sf.

About this work

The photograph shows a church with a unique shape, like a ship, and a polygonal altar.

This old church has an interesting design, with two registers on the outside. The photo was taken in 1981, but the church itself is much older, from 1777-1817.

To learn more about the style and history of buildings like this, check out the subject: Architecture.

Overview

This photograph, taken in 1981, documents the Biserica 'Sf. Voievozi' church in Robești, Vâlcea county. The image is part of a research report on cult monuments in the Loviste Land.

Subject & Meaning

The church, dedicated to 'Saints Voievozi', was built between 1777 and 1817. Its design is notable for its ship-like plan and polygonal altar apse.

Technique & Style

The church's exterior is characterized by a two-register parament divided by a median girdle. The mural painting, executed in 1817, is attributed to local artists Ioan from Teiș, Constandin from Ocnele Mari, and Ilie from Craiova.

History & Provenance

The church's construction was initiated by Constantin Anghel Robescu in 1777 and completed in 1817. The photograph is part of a study on the architecture of cult monuments, indicating its significance in understanding regional architectural heritage.