Artwork
Maica Domnului Glykophilousa
Maica Domnului Glykophilousa is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania. This drawing depicts a woman holding a child, set against a dark background with a red curtain and golden halo.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a woman holding a child, set against a dark background with a red curtain and golden halo.
Subject & Meaning
The woman's halo and star on her robe indicate her holy status, likely representing the Virgin Mary. The calm faces and simple composition suggest a devotional image.
Technique & Style
The drawing features bright, flat colors and stiff lines, with no shading. The style is reminiscent of traditional devotional images, where simplicity and clarity were prioritized over realism.
Context
The image's style and composition are consistent with traditional representations of the Virgin and Child, intended for devotional purposes.
Artist & collection
Museum
Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania
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