Who painted The Death of the Virgin?

The Death of the Virgin was painted by Hieronymus Hopfer in 1546.

Where can I see The Death of the Virgin?

The Death of the Virgin is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Death of the Virgin?

The Death of the Virgin is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Death of the Virgin?

Museum-quality prints of The Death of the Virgin are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Death of the Virgin

Hieronymus Hopfer , 1546

The Death of the Virgin is a print by the Renaissance artist Hieronymus Hopfer. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1926.259
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

The Death of the Virgin is an etching created by Hieronymus Hopfer in 1546. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded scene around a bedridden woman, surrounded by figures in various states of engagement, from intimate contact to distant observation. The atmosphere is heavy and tense, with the woman's face obscured from view.

Technique & Style

Hopfer employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and sharp contrasts to create a dramatic effect. The strategic use of light, particularly from a lantern held by one figure, highlights the people around the bed, adding to the overall sense of tension.