Artwork
The Assumption of the Virgin
The Assumption of the Virgin is an unspecified painting by Gaspare Diziani. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Assumption of the Virgin is a 1737 painting by Gaspare Diziani, an Italian artist active in Venice, Dresden, and Munich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the ascension of the Virgin Mary to heaven, surrounded by angels and onlookers. Mary's outstretched arms and the adoring angels convey a sense of reverence and awe.
Technique & Style
Diziani's work exemplifies late-Baroque or Rococo style, characterized by dramatic lighting, vivid colors, and dynamic composition. The use of deep blue and golden hues creates a sense of divine light.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gaspare Diziani (1689 – 17 August 1767) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Roccoco period, active mainly in the Republic of Venice but also in Dresden and Munich.
