The Death of the Virgin 1310

Giotto's "The Death of the Virgin" (1310) is a monumental fresco depicting the death of Mary, mother of Jesus. The scene is crowded with figures, showcasing Giotto's masterful ability to create believable three-dimensionality and expressive emotion. The composition is arranged in a trapezoidal shape, with Mary at the center, surrounded by grieving figures including the apostles, angels, and female mourners. The figures are carefully positioned to create a sense of depth and realism, moving beyond the flatness of Byzantine art. The painting is located in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin.