Who painted Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary?

Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary was painted by Bartolomé Bermejo in 1472.

Where can I see Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary?

Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary?

Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary is associated with High Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary?

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

Artwork

Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Bartolomé Bermejo , 1472

Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Bartolomé Bermejo. It dates from 1472 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

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Overview

The painting 'Death and Assumption of the Virgin Mary' is an oil work by Bartolomé Bermejo, created in 1472. It is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by a group of haloed figures, as a golden, winged being rises above her. The figures react to her ascension, suggesting a holy event. Mary's central position and the surrounding figures' actions imply a significant moment in Christian narrative.

Technique & Style

The painting features rich, muted colors with deep reds, blues, and golds. Gold halos surround the figures' heads, and the background includes a dark, arched wall with a small window and red curtain. The style is associated with the High Renaissance movement, characterized by its use of oil paint and detailed figural composition.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Bartolomé Bermejo

Bartolomé Bermejo was a Spanish painter who adopted Flemish painting techniques and conventions and so is considered as an artist of the Hispano-Flemish style.