Artwork
Dormition of the Virgin
Dormition of the Virgin is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Fra Angelico. It dates from 1425 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dormition of the Virgin is a painting created by Fra Angelico in 1425. It is a representative work of the early Florentine Renaissance and is now held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the death of the Virgin Mary, a common theme in Christian art at the time. It shows a group of mourners gathered around her coffin, conveying a sense of reverence and sorrow.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of a rocky landscape and a blue sky in the background, while the figures in the foreground are rendered with attention to their emotional state. The overall effect is one of solemnity and contemplation.
History & Provenance
Fra Angelico, an Italian Dominican friar, painted Dormition of the Virgin early in his career, which was marked by significant projects such as the frescoes at the San Marco convent in Florence, supported by Cosimo de' Medici.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fra Giovanni da Fiesole (born Guido di Pietro; c. 1395 – 18 February 1455), known posthumously as Fra Angelico ( FRAH an-JEL-ik-oh, Italian: ), was an Italian Dominican friar and painter active during the early…
