1608
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Otto van Veen. Ascension of Mary is a 1608 unspecified by Otto van Veen, a Baroque work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
The painting shows Mary ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels and a bright light. This work is interesting because it was made on a copper surface using oil paint, which was a common technique at the time. The level of detail is impressive. To learn more about the use of light and dark in this painting, look into the technique: chiaroscuro.
Otto van Veen, was a painter, draughtsman, and humanist active primarily in Antwerp and Brussels in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
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