Artwork

Învierea lui Iisus Hristos

Învierea lui Iisus Hristos, by Unknown, 1851
Învierea lui Iisus Hristos, by Unknown, 1851

Învierea lui Iisus Hristos is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.

About this work

The year 1851 is written in one corner, and the title means "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ" in Romanian.

This painting is split into small boxes, each showing different scenes with bright colors and gold edges. Figures wear robes in red, blue, and green, and some have halos. One central scene shows a glowing figure rising from a tomb, surrounded by angels. The rest of the boxes depict groups of people, some praying or standing near buildings.

The year 1851 is written in one corner, and the title means "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ" in Romanian. The style looks simple but full of detail, with flat colors and bold outlines.

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Overview

This painting, titled 'Învierea lui Iisus Hristos' (The Resurrection of Jesus Christ), is a vibrant, multi-scene work created in 1851. It is divided into small compartments, each containing a distinct narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork depicts various biblical scenes, with a central focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The surrounding compartments show groups of people engaged in prayer or standing near architectural structures, while angels attend to the risen figure.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its use of bright, flat colors and bold outlines, with figures dressed in robes of red, blue, and green. Gold edges accentuate the compartments and halos surround certain figures, adding to the overall visual richness.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Romanian Peasant Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.