Who painted Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină?

Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină?

Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină is held by Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum.

Artwork

Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină

Iisus binecuvântând - Icoană la intrarea în mină is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Maramureș Ethnography and Folk Art County Museum.

About this work

Overview

The work titled “Iisus binecuvântând – Icoană la intrarea în mină” depicts a bearded figure dressed in a vivid red garment, holding an open book and raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing. The background is a gold field inscribed with faded Latin text, while the frame features a green border, floral motifs, and a small winged figure at its apex.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure represents Jesus Christ, identifiable by his beard, red vestments and the act of blessing, a common iconographic theme in Eastern Christian art. The open book likely signifies the Gospel or a liturgical text, and the surrounding Latin inscriptions appear to be prayers or scriptural excerpts, reinforcing the devotional purpose of the image.

Technique & Style

Rendered in the traditional iconographic style, the composition relies on flat areas of saturated color and gold leaf background, typical of religious icons intended for veneration. The gilded surface and stylized forms convey a sense of timeless sacred presence, while the frame’s decorative green border and floral elements reflect folk artistic influences.

Context

The piece was created for placement at the entrance of a mine, suggesting it served as a protective talisman for workers. Such devotional images were commonly installed in industrial or remote settings to invoke divine safeguarding during hazardous labor, integrating religious practice with everyday occupational life.