Assumption of the Virgin 1574 - 1599

"Assumption of the Virgin" is a 16th-century engraving by Aliprando Caprioli, a prominent Italian artist who died in 1599. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels. Below, a group of apostles witnesses the event with various expressions of awe and reverence. Caprioli's detailed depiction of the Assumption, a pivotal moment in Catholic tradition, highlights the artist's mastery of the engraving technique, evident in the intricate details and expressive figures.