Artwork
Madona cu copilul Iisus
Madona cu copilul Iisus is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest. The work presents a quiet tableau of a woman holding an infant.
About this work
Overview
The work presents a quiet tableau of a woman holding an infant. She is shown with long dark hair, clothed in a red garment complemented by a brown shawl, while the child is swaddled in white. A dark backdrop frames the figures, and a faint halo encircles the woman's head, emphasizing the scene’s devotional tone.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on maternal tenderness, the woman's gentle expression and protective embrace suggesting intimacy and care. The halo hints at a sacred interpretation, aligning the figure with traditional representations of the Virgin and Child, thereby merging domestic affection with religious reverence.
Technique & Style
The painter employs muted tonal values and soft illumination to create a tranquil atmosphere. The contrast between the dark background and the warm reds of the dress draws focus to the central figures, while the subtle halo is rendered with delicate brushwork that suggests a luminous aura without overt brightness.
History & Provenance
The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed for public viewing. No further details about its origin, date, or artist are provided in the available information.
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
