Artwork

Maica Domnului și Sfinții

Maica Domnului și Sfinții, by Unknown, 1900
Maica Domnului și Sfinții, by Unknown, 1900

Maica Domnului și Sfinții is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.

About this work

Overview

The image 'Maica Domnului și Sfinții' depicts a composition of four figures arranged in a square. The scene is characterized by simple, flat colors and a lack of shading.

Subject & Meaning

The figures are likely religious, with the top left figure representing a woman and child, possibly the Virgin and Christ, given their golden halos. The other figures, marked with small crosses on their robes, are also likely saints or religious figures.

Technique & Style

The image features flat colors and a blue background, with simple rendering of the figures. The use of small crosses on the robes is a notable detail, achieved through simple drawing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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