The Assumption of the Virgin

defendenteferrari

abstract painting

sculpture

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

portrait art

fine art portrait

The Assumption of the Virgin, by Italian Renaissance painter Defendente Ferrari (c. 1480-c. 1540), depicts the Virgin Mary's ascension to heaven. The Virgin is shown in a black robe with a halo, rising from the tomb with angels surrounding her. Below, a group of apostles kneel and pray as they witness the miraculous event. This painting exemplifies the artist's characteristic use of vibrant colors and detailed figures, typical of the Italian Renaissance period.