The Life of the Virgin: The Assumption of the Virgin

1634

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Life of the Virgin: The Assumption of the Virgin is a 1634 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with many figures. At the top, a woman in a long robe is surrounded by angels and other figures. She is rising up into the air, with her arms outstretched. Below her, a group of people are gathered around a tomb or box. They are all looking up at the woman. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style. In the foreground, the people are dressed in long robes and are shown in various poses. Some are kneeling, while others are standing. The woman at the top of the painting is the central figure, and the others are arranged around her. The painting is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. The artist, Jacques Callot, was a French painter and engraver who was known for his detailed and realistic style.