Artwork
Transit of the Virgin
Transit of the Virgin is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Cristóvão de Figueiredo. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Transit of the Virgin, a religious painting by Portuguese Renaissance artist Cristóvão de Figueiredo, dates to around 1550 and is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the solemn scene of the Virgin Mary’s passing, with a group gathered around her, conveying reverence and respect through composed figures and gestures.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Mannerist style, the work utilizes chiaroscuro to create depth, set against a dark background with subtle natural elements, and features intricately detailed, period-specific attire.
History & Provenance
Created during the Mannerist period, the work is attributed to Figueiredo, who collaborated with notable contemporaries on altarpieces, including projects at the Santa Cruz Monastery in Coimbra.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cristóvão de Figueiredo (died c. 1540) was a Portuguese Renaissance painter. Like many other important painters of the time, Cristóvão de Figueiredo was a pupil of Master Jorge Afonso, in Lisbon, in the early 16th…
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