The Assumption of the Virgin
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Assumption of the Virgin is a 1750 by Joseph Wagner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a dramatic scene in the sky and on the ground. A robed woman floats upward with arms outstretched, surrounded by angels. Below, a group of older men in robes reach toward her, some kneeling, others standing with surprised or sorrowful expressions. The background is cloudy, and the figures have strong, dark outlines against lighter areas. The print uses deep contrasts between light and shadow to create a sense of movement and emotion. The woman’s face is calm, while the men below look shocked or in awe. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
The artwork depicts *The Assumption of the Virgin* and is based on a design by Agostino Carracci, rendered as a print on paper by Joseph Wagner in 1750.
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