Artwork
Assumption of Mary with Angel Choirs
Assumption of Mary with Angel Choirs is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Sassetta. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Assumption of Mary with Angel Choirs is a painting created by Stefano di Giovanni, known as Sassetta, around 1450. It is a representative work of the Sienese School, blending elements of the Tuscan Renaissance with Gothic and Florentine influences.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Assumption of Mary, showing her being lifted to heaven by a multitude of angels. The scene is populated with numerous figures, including Mary and the angels, all adorned with halos and robes, with some angels engaged in playing musical instruments.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed execution, featuring intricate designs and a palette dominated by muted blues and golds. Sassetta's style combines the decorative aspects of Gothic art with the realism of contemporary Florentine painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a testament to its significance within the early Renaissance art movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo, known as il Sassetta (c. 1392–1450) was a Tuscan painter of the Renaissance, and a significant figure of the Sienese School. While working within the Sienese tradition, he innovated the…
