Artwork
Duminica Floriilor
Duminica Floriilor is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Vasile Munteanu din Săliște. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.
About this work
Overview
Duminica Floriilor is a painting created by Vasile Munteanu din Săliște in 1799. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The title Duminica Floriilor, meaning Palm Sunday, suggests a religious scene. The central figure, surrounded by others, is depicted with a halo, indicating a sacred subject. The presence of a church and palm trees reinforces this interpretation.
Technique & Style
The painting features flat, bright colors against a gold background, characteristic of traditional religious art. The use of gold leaf and the stiff poses of the figures are typical of older styles, while the glowing halo around the central figure introduces a notable contrast.
History & Provenance
Created in 1799 by Vasile Munteanu din Săliște, the painting is now held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it is preserved as part of its collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
This painter from Săliște in the late 1700s made religious scenes on wood and paper.
