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Dormition of the Virgin

Master of the Drapery Studies

1490

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Dormition of the Virgin is a 1490 tempera by Master of the Drapery Studies, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Master of the Drapery Studies
When & what style?: 1490
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of mourning, with a group of people gathered around a woman lying on a bed. The woman is dressed in white and has a halo around her head, indicating her importance. The people surrounding her are dressed in various colors and are shown with different facial expressions, conveying a sense of sadness and loss. In the foreground, a man is shown holding a small lamb, which may symbolize innocence or purity. The background of the painting is dark, which adds to the somber mood of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and respect for the woman who has passed away. The use of tempera in this painting creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Master of the Drapery Studies.