1754
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of the Virgin is a 1754 ink by François Boucher, a Romanticism work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherds, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene of the Virgin Mary's death. It's a drawing with brown ink and wash over red chalk. The artist used simple lines and gentle curves to create a sense of calm. The drawing is detailed, with folds in the clothing and textures on the furniture. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Boucher, François.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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