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Assumption of Mary

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
Munich, Germany

The artwork depicts the Assumption of Mary, a common subject in Christian art. In this scene, Mary is shown ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels, while the Apostles gaze up in awe from below. The style appears to be in the manner of Italian Renaissance or Baroque painting, with a focus on dramatic composition, idealized figures, and dynamic movement. The use of chiaroscuro (light and shadow) further enhances the emotional intensity of the scene.

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  • Title: Assumption of Mary
Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
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