The Death of the Virgin

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, c. 1460

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a religious gathering. The figures wear robes and haloes, and are arranged closely together. Some are seated while others are standing, engaging in activities like reading and playing musical instruments. Above them, a divine figure observes from an opening in the clouds. The color scheme is warm and earthy, with reds, greens, and browns predominating. The style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early religious woodcuts.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
c. 1460
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in carmine, brown, green, and ochre
Dimensions
9.7 × 8.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a religious gathering. The figures wear robes and haloes, and are arranged closely together. Some are seated while others are standing, engaging in activities like reading and playing musical instruments. Above them, a divine figure observes from an opening in the clouds. The color scheme is warm and earthy, with reds, greens, and browns predominating. The style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early religious woodcuts.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460