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Sfântul Varlaam, Sfântul Alexie Omul lui D-zeu, Sfântul Ioasef; Sfântul militar călare - Dimitrie

Sfântul Varlaam, Sfântul Alexie Omul lui D-zeu, Sfântul Ioasef; Sfântul militar călare - Dimitrie, by Unknown, 1549
Sfântul Varlaam, Sfântul Alexie Omul lui D-zeu, Sfântul Ioasef; Sfântul militar călare - Dimitrie, by Unknown, 1549

Sfântul Varlaam, Sfântul Alexie Omul lui D-zeu, Sfântul Ioasef; Sfântul militar călare - Dimitrie is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1549 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. A faded drawing depicts four figures, with three standing robed figures and a mounted military saint.

About this work

Overview

A faded drawing depicts four figures, with three standing robed figures and a mounted military saint.

Subject & Meaning

The three standing figures wear serious expressions, with the central figure in a red-orange robe holding a long object. Gold lettering surrounds the frame, identifying the subjects as saints.

Technique & Style

The image features worn and flaky paint, with simple facial features and uneven colors. A plain gold background highlights the figures, achieved through a likely use of gilding.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known