Apostles and Angels at the Assumption (copy of the fresco in the cupola of Parma Cathedral)
1521
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of people in a semi-circular space. They are dressed in flowing robes and are looking up towards the sky. Some of them are holding objects, like torches or books. In the center of the image, there is a large figure with outstretched arms. The people around them seem to be in motion, as if they are being lifted up or pulled towards something. The colors used are muted, with shades of blue and green dominating the palette. The painting's use of tempera gives it a sense of depth and texture. For more works in tempera, explore the technique.
