Painting description

In the painting we see a figure with a stern yet dignified expression. The artist chose deep reds and golds that dominate the composition, giving it a regal character. The details are full of finesse: the cross, the crown, the richly adorned garments. It’s like stepping into a fairy tale! The background is rather subdued, which accentuates the main figure. The atmosphere of the work emanates a sense of calm and majesty, but also a certain mystery. As if something great were hidden behind that gaze. The technique employed by the artist shows care in rendering details, which suggests traditional iconography. Brushwork is meticulous. The painting evokes a range of emotions. I feel both admiration and a slight sense of being overawed. Why does this figure look at me like that? One can perceive a sense of holiness, but also a note of melancholy. I like this contrast. The gaze wanders, and thoughts circle around centuries long past. It resembles a dream of bygone times. A child would say: “She looks like a queen of history who saves the world!” The painting invites personal reflection, and that is what is beautiful about it.