The Assumption
1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
About the artist
Artist
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
The Assumption is a 1850 oil by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, depicting Assumption of Mary, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a woman in a dark dress, surrounded by cherubs. The woman is the central figure, and the cherubs are arranged around her. The background of the painting is light-colored. The woman's dress is dark and flowing, and the cherubs are depicted in various poses. The overall effect of the painting is one of movement and energy. The use of light and dark colors creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting is an example of the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.
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