Assumption of the Virgin
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman floating above clouds, surrounded by angels with wings. Below her, a group of men in robes stand around a table, looking up at her. The angels hold objects like a cross and a crown, while the woman wears a simple robe and sits on a throne-like chair. The print uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth, especially on the faces and robes. The angels and woman glow against the dark background, making them stand out. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
