The Dormition of the Virgin; (reverse) Christ Carrying the Cross 1505 - 1515

Hans Schäufelein's "The Dormition of the Virgin" (1505-1515) is a masterful example of German Renaissance painting. The scene depicts the death and assumption of the Virgin Mary surrounded by the apostles, each with distinct expressions and gestures. The painting's detailed figures and rich colors highlight the solemnity of the event. This altarpiece, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a powerful and evocative depiction of a significant moment in Christian tradition.