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Sfântul Mitropolit Alexei; Icoană ferecată

Sfântul Mitropolit Alexei; Icoană ferecată, by Unknown, 1850
Sfântul Mitropolit Alexei; Icoană ferecată, by Unknown, 1850

Sfântul Mitropolit Alexei; Icoană ferecată 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

A religious icon depicting a saint, framed in an ornate metal border, showcases the artistic and devotional practices of a particular tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The icon represents a saint, identified by a halo and staff, wearing a long robe with a cross, symbolizing their spiritual significance and authority.

Technique & Style

The gold background, adorned with floral patterns, and the ornate metal border, convey a sense of luxury and devotion, characteristic of the icon's style and craftsmanship.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known