Death of the Virgin
1410
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1410
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene of the Virgin Mary's death, surrounded by people. This miniature on vellum is very small and detailed. It was made a long time ago, and the artist used simple colors and lines to create the scene. The details in the painting are interesting, like the faces of the people around Mary. To learn more about similar artwork, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
