Annunciation of the Death; Dormition of the Virgin

The painter employs a rich palette and careful modeling of drapery to render intricate fabrics and nuanced facial features. Subtle chiaroscuro creates depth, while the composition balances the two narrative zones, guiding the viewer’s eye across the scene and enhancing its emotional resonance.

Attributed to the Master of Riglos, an active workshop in mid‑15th‑century Aragon, the panel entered the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya’s collection in the early 20th century. Its provenance prior to museum acquisition remains undocumented, typical of many devotional works from this period.

The dual depiction reflects contemporary theological emphasis on the Virgin’s Dormition—a peaceful passing—and the communal response of the early Church. Such paired narratives were common in Iberian altarpieces, serving both liturgical instruction and devotional contemplation for the faithful.