Who painted Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus"?

Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus" was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus"?

Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus" is held by National Museum of Romanian History.

Artwork

Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus"

Icoană pe lemn "Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus" is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History. The work is a wooden panel depicting a cloaked female figure cradling an infant.

About this work

Overview

The panel shows signs of age, minor wear, and modest repairs, and is mounted in a dark wooden frame reminiscent of a small altar.

The work is a wooden panel depicting a cloaked female figure cradling an infant. Both figures are crowned with halos, the woman's illuminated face edged in gold, and the child’s head likewise highlighted. Their garments are richly adorned with gold motifs, set against a predominantly red background intersected by faint gold lines. The panel shows signs of age, minor wear, and modest repairs, and is mounted in a dark wooden frame reminiscent of a small altar.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, a conventional devotional theme in Christian iconography. The halos signify sanctity, while the golden illumination of Mary's face underscores her divine role. The intimate pose emphasizes maternal tenderness and theological concepts of incarnation and protection.

Technique & Style

Carved or painted on wood, the panel employs gold leaf or pigment to outline garments and background accents, creating a luminous effect against the deep red field. The figures are rendered with stylized facial features and linear drapery, characteristic of Eastern Orthodox panel icons where symbolic color and flat perspective dominate over naturalistic depth.

Context

Such icons functioned as cult objects within liturgical and private devotion, often placed on altars or in personal chapels. The wooden format and modest size suggest use in a domestic or small church setting, serving as a focal point for prayer and veneration.