1594
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Assumption of Mary is a 1594 oil by Annibale Carracci, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Mary, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a scene with many figures, including angels and people, gathered around a woman floating in the air. The woman is dressed in a red robe with a black cloak, and she is surrounded by cherubs playing instruments. In the foreground, several men are shown looking up at the woman, while others are kneeling or standing in various poses. The background of the painting features a blue sky with clouds, and there are several columns and arches visible. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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