The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation c. 1400 - 1405

Paolo di Giovanni Fei's "The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation" is a captivating example of 14th-century Italian painting. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary being lifted to heaven by angels while surrounded by musicians. Below, a group of apostles look up in awe at the scene. This painting showcases Fei's mastery of detail and his ability to convey emotion through facial expressions and gestures. The use of vibrant colors and gold leaf creates a sense of celestial glory, a characteristic of the period.