The Dormition of the Virgin 1460

"The Dormition of the Virgin" (1460) by Jean Fouquet depicts the death and assumption of the Virgin Mary. The scene is filled with symbolic imagery, with Mary lying on a bed surrounded by mourners while angels ascend to heaven. Fouquet’s meticulously rendered detail is evident in the drapery and facial expressions of the figures. This work is a prime example of the Early Netherlandish style, demonstrating the transition between the Middle Ages and Renaissance in painting. The artwork is currently housed in the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France.