Artwork
Assumption of the Virgin
Assumption of the Virgin is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Assumption of the Virgin is a painting by Annibale Carracci, an Italian Baroque artist, executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a Christian scene: the Virgin Mary's ascension to heaven, surrounded by angels and apostles gathered around her empty tomb. The figures are arranged in a dynamic composition, with Mary at the center, conveying a sense of awe and reverence.
Technique & Style
Carracci employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, using a mix of warm and cool colors. The arrangement of figures and use of light and shadow contribute to the painting's dynamic composition.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1587, the painting is now held at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Carracci revisited the same subject in an altarpiece for Rome's Cerasi Chapel.
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Artist
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
