Who painted Polyptych of Assumption?

Polyptych of Assumption was painted by Moretto da Brescia in 1529.

Where can I see Polyptych of Assumption?

Polyptych of Assumption is held by Louvre Museum.

What movement is Polyptych of Assumption?

Polyptych of Assumption is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Polyptych of Assumption

Moretto da Brescia , 1529

Polyptych of Assumption is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Moretto da Brescia. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the Louvre Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Polyptych of Assumption is a multi-panel painting created by Moretto da Brescia between 1529 and 1530, primarily executed in oil on panel.

Technique & Style

The work combines media: the main panels are in oil paint, while the two angels on the cornice are painted in tempera grassa verniciata, highlighting the artist's versatility across techniques.

History & Provenance

Originally housed in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Gardone Val Trompia, the polyptych was relocated to the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan in 1805. In 1812, select panels were exchanged with the Louvre for works by prominent European artists.

Context

The polyptych's creation and initial placement reflect the religious and artistic patronage prevalent in 16th-century Italy, while its later movements underscore the geopolitical and artistic exchange dynamics of the early 19th century.

Legacy

The dispersal of the polyptych's panels across institutions highlights the complex history of art conservation and exchange, influencing how Moretto da Brescia's work is studied and appreciated today.

Artist & collection

Artist

Moretto da Brescia

Alessandro Bonvicino (also Buonvicino) (c. 1498 – possibly 22 December 1554), more commonly known as Moretto, or in Italian Il Moretto da Brescia (the Moor of Brescia), was an Italian Renaissance painter from Brescia,…