1495
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of the Virgin is a 1495 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene of mourning, with a group of people gathered around a woman lying on a bed. The woman is dressed in a long robe and has a crown on her head, while the others are dressed in various attire, including robes and cloaks. Some of them are holding objects such as books, candles, and a cross. In the background, there is a window with a curtain, and a small table with a candle on it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. The painting is an example of Renaissance art, specifically an engraving by Meckenem, Israhel van. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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