Artwork
Sfântul Ierarh Vasile
Sfântul Ierarh Vasile is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting Sfântul Ierarh Vasile depicts a solemn figure in red attire, identified by attributes and iconography as a significant religious personage.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown holding a staff topped with a cross and a book with text, indicating his role as a religious leader and scholar. The golden halo and crosses on his robe signify his sanctity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by the use of bold color, particularly the bright red of the robes, against a plain black background. The paint shows signs of aging, with areas of fading and scratching visible.
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
