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The Assumption of the Virgin

Paulus Pontius , 1624

The Assumption of the Virgin, by Paulus Pontius, ink, 1624
The Assumption of the Virgin, by Paulus Pontius, ink, 1624

The Assumption of the Virgin is an ink print by the Baroque artist Paulus Pontius. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower left in plate: Petrus paulus Rubenius pinxit / Paulus Pontius sculpsit; lower center in plate: ASSVMPTA EST MARIA IN CAELVM; lower right in plate: Cum privilegijs Regis Christianissmi Serenissimiae Infantis / et Ordinum confederatorum. Anno 1624

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paulus Pontius

Artist

Paulus Pontius

Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.

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Who painted The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin was painted by Paulus Pontius in 1624.

Where can I see The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of The Assumption of the Virgin are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.