Stairway to Heaven 1686 - 1700

"Stairway to Heaven," an anonymous 17th-century oil painting from the Baroque period, depicts a scene of religious devotion. The painting showcases a central figure, likely a saint, kneeling before a group of monks, her eyes fixed upwards towards the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels and cherubs. The scene, characterized by dynamic gestures and expressive faces, evokes a sense of awe and divine intervention. "Stairway to Heaven" is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, and serves as a testament to the profound influence of religious themes in Baroque art.