Assumption of Mary 

This drawing, "Assumption of Mary," by Italian Baroque artist Ventura Salimbeni (1568-1613), depicts the ascension of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. The scene is rendered in a classic Baroque style, with dramatic lighting and movement. The central figure of Mary is surrounded by angels, while below, figures watch in awe as she ascends into the heavens. The drawing, a preparatory sketch for a larger work, demonstrates Salimbeni's talent for capturing both the divine and the human in his art.