1405
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The Dormition of the Virgin is a 1405 unspecified by Gherardo Starnina, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting depicts a solemn scene of the Virgin Mary's death, surrounded by a group of mourners. The Virgin lies on a red bed with a blue cover, her body draped in a blue robe. A halo encircles her head, and a white cloth covers her face. The mourners, dressed in robes of various colors, gather around her. Some hold objects, while others appear to be praying or grieving. In the background, a gold wall serves as a backdrop, with a few blue plants visible behind the mourners. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and sorrow. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, explore the works of Gherardo Starnina.
Gherardo Starnina (c. 1360–1413) was an Italian painter from Florence in the Quattrocento era. According to the biographer Giorgio Vasari, Starnina initially trained with Antonio Veneziano, then with Agnolo Gaddi. He is…
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