Artwork
Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci
Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Unification National Museum.
About this work
Overview
The work titled “Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci” presents a gathering of men surrounding a prominent cross. One figure is shown lifting the cross upright, while the others stand in robes and head coverings, suggesting a communal act of reverence. A red cloth drapes the cross, and a green plant bearing red blossoms appears in the background, adding a modest decorative element.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a collective celebration of the holy cross, a motif common in Eastern Christian folk traditions. The participants’ posture and attire convey a solemn yet joyful devotion, emphasizing communal participation in a sacred rite rather than an individual devotional act.
Technique & Style
Executed in a folk‑art idiom, the painting relies on bold outlines and vivid, flat colors. The simplified forms and lack of perspective create a direct, almost schematic visual language that prioritizes narrative clarity and emotional immediacy over realistic representation.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of regional religious folk painting. Its acquisition details are not specified, but its presence in the museum situates it within a broader effort to preserve vernacular visual culture.
Artist & collection
Museum
Alba Iulia Unification National Museum
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Prohodul Domnului
În registrul superior central, este reprezentat Iisus cu brațele larg deschise și binecuvântând, plutind pe norii slavei. În registrul inferior este redată central Fecioara Maria încadrată de grupul apostolilor, în dreapta ei Sfântul Petru cu cheia în mână, alături de un alt sfânt apostol, în stânga ei sfinții Pavel și Ioan. În registrul superior, de o parte și de cealaltă a lui Iisus este redat pe fundalul albastru elemente florale. Icoana are o ramă din lemn de brad cu elemente profilate pe latura interioară, grunduită. Cromatică: albastru; roșu pal; verde; oliv; negru și foiță de aur.
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