Tabernacle of the Madonna delle Tosse: Assumption of the Virgin 1484

This fresco, "Tabernacle of the Madonna delle Tosse: Assumption of the Virgin," by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Completed in 1484, it showcases Gozzoli's characteristic style, blending elements of Early Renaissance and Late Gothic art. The fresco features a dramatic composition with a multitude of figures, including angels carrying Mary upwards towards heaven, and those gathered below, representing the apostles and other witnesses. The work demonstrates Gozzoli's mastery of perspective and his ability to capture the awe and solemnity of the event.