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“Mica Deisis” ; Icoană împărătească Mica Deisis; Icoană împărătească

“Mica Deisis” ; Icoană împărătească Mica Deisis; Icoană împărătească, by Unknown, 1850
“Mica Deisis” ; Icoană împărătească Mica Deisis; Icoană împărătească, by Unknown, 1850

“Mica Deisis” ; Icoană împărătească Mica Deisis; 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.

About this work

Overview

The 'Mica Deisis' is a religious image depicting a bearded figure in a blue robe with red trim, making a blessing gesture and holding a book.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is identified by Greek letters in a golden halo behind his head. Two smaller figures, possibly saints or disciples, flank him, each with a gold halo and distinct attributes: a book and a staff.

Technique & Style

The image features intricate details, including the use of stippling to create texture with tiny dots, and a contrast between gold halos and a dark blue background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known