The Death of the Virgin 1460

Petrus Christus's _The Death of the Virgin_ (c. 1460) depicts the death of Mary, mother of Jesus, surrounded by grieving disciples. The scene is set in a meticulously rendered interior, with a view of a landscape through the window, highlighting the artist's attention to detail. The figures are rendered with realism and expressiveness, emphasizing the solemnity of the occasion. The painting, now housed in the Timken Museum of Art, represents a hallmark of early Netherlandish art, known for its focus on realism, devotional themes, and meticulous detail.