1472
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Death of the Virgin is a 1472 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a crowded, dramatic scene inside a room with heavy curtains. A dying woman lies in the center, surrounded by mourners—some kneeling, others standing. One figure holds a book, another a staff, and a small child reaches toward the woman. The background is packed with swirling drapery and ghostly faces peeking from the shadows. The artist used fine lines and shading to create deep shadows and texture, making the scene feel intense and emotional. This kind of detailed linework is typical of the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Schongauer made prints like this.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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