The Assumption of the Virgin c. 1490 - 1500
anonymous
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, ink, woodcut
narrative-art
ink painting
figuration
ink
coloured pencil
woodcut
naive art
northern-renaissance
"The Assumption of the Virgin" is an anonymous, miniature painting that depicts the moment Mary is assumed into Heaven. This small yet detailed work created around 1490-1500, showcases the common theme of the Assumption of the Virgin, in which she is raised to Heaven by angels. The painting is a vivid example of Late Gothic art, featuring rich colors and a narrative scene. The central figure of Mary being taken to Heaven is contrasted with the figures below, who are visibly grieving and praying, showing the impact of this event on those left behind. This small painting, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the artistry and religious devotion of the late 15th century.
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The Apostles pray in wonder as angels take the Virgin from her tomb and lift her to heaven. The publisher of this woodcut has taken more shortcuts than the one who published the Crucifixion with the decorated borders seen nearby. There the haloes remain untarnished because they are truly gilded. Here they have tarnished because they were highlighted with a cheaper material such as tin.
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