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Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae

Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae, by Vasile zugrav, 1773
Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae, by Vasile zugrav, 1773

Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Vasile zugrav. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - București.

About this work

Overview

Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae is a painting created by Vasile zugrav in 1773, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two haloed figures standing together, identified as Saint Elijah and Saint Nicholas, likely representing revered biblical or religious figures.

Technique & Style

The work features vibrant colors and ornate details, with the figures' attire showcasing red robes with gold accents, set against a muted green background that conveys serenity and reverence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Vasile zugrav

Vasile Zugrav made religious drawings in the 1700s. His 1773 drawing “Sfântul Prooroc Ilie și Sfântul Nicolae” shows two saints standing side by side, their long robes outlined in ink on paper. The style belongs to the…