Artwork
Tod Mariae
Tod Mariae is an unspecified painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tod Mariae is a painting by Luca Giordano, created in 1698. It is a religious work held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a gathering around a woman on a bed, possibly the Virgin Mary, surrounded by figures in old-fashioned robes and angels in the sky. The scene suggests a significant event, potentially related to the Nativity of Jesus.
Technique & Style
The composition is dramatic, with light and shadow creating depth and movement. Earthy colors dominate the robes of the figures, while the woman on the bed is draped in blue. The arrangement of people and angels conveys a sense of importance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
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