1515
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Death of the Virgin is a 1515 by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, a solemn scene unfolds within a grand, arched space. The Death of the Virgin is depicted, with the Virgin Mary lying on a bed, surrounded by a group of mourners. The atmosphere is one of reverence and grief. A striking aspect of the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a strong contrast between light and dark. This technique adds depth and emotion to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. For more on the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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