The Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin
1615
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Matthäus Gundelach
Matthäus Gundelach (1566–1653) was an artist, born in Kassel.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin is a 1615 ink by Matthäus Gundelach, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman rising toward the sky, surrounded by clouds and angels. Two figures—one holding a crown, the other a scroll—stand above her, as if placing a crown on her head. Below, smaller angels float around, some playing instruments or holding flowers. The scene looks busy but soft, with quick, sketchy lines and shading. The drawing uses mostly brown and black ink, with some areas left lighter for contrast. The artist didn’t fill in details, keeping it loose and dynamic. This style fits the Baroque period, where movement and drama were key. Next, look up Baroque to see how this sketch’s energy connects to the movement.
Matthäus Gundelach (1566–1653) was an artist, born in Kassel.
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