Assumption of the Virgin n.d.

This drawing, "Assumption of the Virgin," by Domenico Piola, depicts the Virgin Mary being lifted into Heaven by a host of angels. Piola, an Italian Baroque artist, executed this preparatory drawing for a larger composition, using delicate lines to capture the movement and emotion of the scene. The work's delicate, almost ethereal quality, is characteristic of Piola's artistic style. The Art Institute of Chicago is home to this example of a sketch for a larger painting, offering a glimpse into the creative process of a notable Baroque artist.