Hemelvaart van Maria 1647

Michel Dorigny's 1647 etching, "Hemelvaart van Maria," depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The central figure of Mary, enveloped in drapery, ascends to heaven, surrounded by angels. Below, a group of figures, including an apostle holding a book, witness this momentous event. The scene is set against a background of swirling clouds and a glimpse of a classical structure. Dorigny's work, characteristic of the Baroque period, uses dramatic light and shadow to emphasize the spiritual significance of Mary's ascension.