Artwork
Maica Domnului cu pruncul; Icoană de catapeteasmă; Icoană împărătească
Maica Domnului cu pruncul; Icoană de catapeteasmă; Icoană împărătească is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. A religious painting depicting a woman and child is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
About this work
Overview
A religious painting depicting a woman and child is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman, dressed in a red robe and gold headband, with a halo, holding a baby wearing a white shirt and brown robe with a red sash. The scene is likely a representation of the Virgin Mary and Christ child.
Technique & Style
The gold background features intricate designs, and the figures' clothing is detailed with folds and creases, indicating a high level of craftsmanship. The overall style is characteristic of traditional religious art.
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
