Artwork Description:
Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) is an old monastery located in the town of Orhei, Republic of Moldova. Carved into a massive limestone cliff in this wild, rocky, remote spot, draws visitors from around the globe. The Cave Monastery (Manastire n Pestera), inside a cliff overlooking the gently meandering Raut River, was dug by Orthodox monks in the 13th century. It remained inhabited until the 18th century, and in 1996 a handful of monks returned to this secluded place of worship and are slowly restoring it.
Details: 2007 masterpiece, Oil on cardboard, mixed tech