Artwork
Invierea lui Iisus Hristos; Sfânții Gheorghe și Dimitrie Sfânții Gheorghe și Dimitrie
Invierea lui Iisus Hristos; Sfânții Gheorghe și Dimitrie Sfânții Gheorghe și Dimitrie is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. The painting is a double-panel work depicting two scenes: a pair of saintly figures and a resurrection event.
About this work
Overview
The painting is a double-panel work depicting two scenes: a pair of saintly figures and a resurrection event. The artwork is rendered in a style characteristic of older art traditions.
Subject & Meaning
The two central figures, identified by Greek inscriptions, are Saint George and Saint Demetrius, dressed in red robes and armor, holding swords. The adjacent scene shows a figure emerging from a tomb, surrounded by a radiant glow, likely representing the Resurrection of Christ.
Technique & Style
The artist employs techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve shading and depth, characteristic of traditional art practices. The use of dark backgrounds and gold halos creates a sense of contrast and highlights the importance of the figures.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
