Artwork

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Unknown, 1800
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul, by Unknown, 1800

Maica Domnului cu Pruncul is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Maica Domnului cu Pruncul' depicts a woman holding a child against a gold background. The figures are surrounded by simple floral motifs and symbols.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, adorned with a golden halo and serious expression, is likely a representation of the Virgin Mary, while the child she holds is probably the infant Jesus. The red object in the child's hand may symbolize an aspect of their narrative.

Technique & Style

The painting features intricate patterns on the woman's robes, achieved through the use of tiny dots and lines, adding a tactile quality. The overall style is characterized by the use of bright colors and a gold background, typical of a specific traditional or devotional art form.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Romanian Peasant Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.