Artwork

Intrarea în Ierusalim a lui Iisus Hristos

Intrarea în Ierusalim a lui Iisus Hristos, by Unknown, 1850
Intrarea în Ierusalim a lui Iisus Hristos, by Unknown, 1850

Intrarea în Ierusalim a lui Iisus Hristos is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Maramureș Village Museum. A worn drawing depicts a robed figure with a halo on a donkey, surrounded by smaller haloed figures.

About this work

Overview

A worn drawing depicts a robed figure with a halo on a donkey, surrounded by smaller haloed figures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene represents Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, with Jesus calmly blessing or greeting the crowd on a donkey, a symbol of peace.

Technique & Style

The artwork features muted browns and grays, with visible wear. The donkey's legs are blurred, suggesting haste in their rendering. Cross-hatching is used to create depth through layered lines.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known