Hemelvaart van Maria 1646

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Hemelvaart van Maria" (1646) by Pierre Daret is a detailed etching depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The composition is divided into two scenes: Mary's ascension into Heaven, accompanied by angels, and a group of mourning figures on earth. The use of strong chiaroscuro contrasts emphasizes the dramatic moment of Mary's ascent and the solemnity of those left behind. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the popular religious subject of Mary's ascension, reflecting Daret's mastery of etching techniques during the Baroque period.