Assumption of a Woman 2020

"Assumption of a Woman" is a 2020 painting by Cuban-American artist Harmonia Rosales, known for her neoclassical figurative style. The work depicts a group of Black women, draped in flowing white and red fabric, rising toward the sky, referencing the Christian story of the Assumption of Mary. Rosales's work often reimagines historical and religious subjects through the lens of Black identity, prompting viewers to reconsider traditional narratives and representations of power.