Assumption of the Virgin
1515
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1515
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Assumption of the Virgin is a 1515 oil by Jorge Afonso, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting shows the Virgin Mary rising to heaven. She's wearing a long, dark blue robe and has a golden halo around her head. Angels are playing instruments and singing around her. The scene is set against a bright yellow background, and the Virgin is surrounded by a group of people looking up at her in awe. The painting is very detailed, with intricate folds in the Virgin's robe and delicate facial expressions on the angels and the people below. The artist used oil paint to create this beautiful scene, which is now held at the National Museum of Ancient Art. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the work of artist Jorge Afonso.
Jorge Afonso (c. 1470 – 1540) was a noted Portuguese Renaissance painter. Jorge Afonso was nominated royal painter in 1508 by King Manuel I and again in 1529 by John III. He was mainly based in Lisbon, with a workshop…
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