1500
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Assumption of the Virgin is a 1500 oil by Aelbrecht Bouts, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts a scene with many figures, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains. The central figure, the Virgin Mary, is shown ascending to heaven, surrounded by a halo of light. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around an empty tomb, while others look on from the surrounding hills. The painting features a range of colors, from the deep blues and greens of the landscape to the vibrant reds and golds of the figures' clothing. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible in the clothing and surroundings. The overall effect is one of grandeur and drama, drawing the viewer's eye upwards towards the ascending figure of the Virgin. Check out the work of artist Aelbrecht Bouts.
Aelbrecht Bouts (c.1452 - March 1549) was a Flemish painter of the Early Netherlandish era.
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