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Maica Domnului Îndurerată și Sfântul Nicolae

Maica Domnului Îndurerată și Sfântul Nicolae, by Unknown, 1850
Maica Domnului Îndurerată și Sfântul Nicolae, by Unknown, 1850

Maica Domnului Îndurerată și Sfântul Nicolae is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Maica Domnului Îndurerată și Sfântul Nicolae' is a representation of a religious scene featuring a woman and a man in the foreground, with a crucified figure and a group of people in the background.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the Virgin Mary, grieving, alongside Saint Nicholas, with the Crucifixion in the background, conveying a sense of reverence and spirituality.

Technique & Style

Executed in a folk art style characteristic of Eastern European traditions, the painting features stylized figures with exaggerated features, bold lines, and vibrant colors, emphasizing emotional and spiritual content.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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