Santa Maria Assunta Di Carignano 1620

"Santa Maria Assunta Di Carignano" (1620) is a Baroque painting by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, with the Virgin ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels and a dove representing the Holy Spirit. The composition is dynamic and theatrical, with figures arranged in a pyramid-like structure, a common feature in Baroque art. The central figure of Mary is bathed in divine light, creating a contrast with the darker, earthly figures below. This painting exemplifies Procaccini's ability to convey both the spiritual and the earthly in a compelling manner, characteristic of his artistic style.