Artwork
NASTEREA MAICII DOMNULUI
NASTEREA MAICII DOMNULUI is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. The painting 'Nastarea Maicii Domnului' depicts a group of figures gathered around a table in an interior scene.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Nastarea Maicii Domnului' depicts a group of figures gathered around a table in an interior scene. The dominant colors are red, gold, and brown, with some areas showing signs of fading.
Subject & Meaning
The scene appears to show a communal gathering, possibly a meal or conversation, with one figure holding a baby and another standing by a window. The subject is likely related to the birth of the Virgin Mary, as indicated by the title.
Technique & Style
The figures' faces are rendered in a flat, two-dimensional style, resembling cut-out shapes. The background features simple, blocky buildings. The use of gold edges around the painting suggests an older work.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
