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Assumption of the Virgin

1600s

Italy, 17th century

Medium
pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over red chalk, heightened with white gouache; incised
Support
Light brown laid paper, laid down on cream(3) wove paper
Measurements
Sheet: 36.7 x 28.4 cm (14 7/16 x 11 3/16 in.); Secondary Support: 36.7 x 28.4 cm (14 7/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1954.683
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented drawing in pen, ink, and brown wash depicts the Virgin Mary ascending centrally, gazing upward with outstretched arms. A radiating halo encircles her head as four winged angels with light skin tones reach toward her flowing garments. Red chalk and white highlights define the figures against a dark, washed background. Small winged cherubs emerge from clouds in the upper corners, while dramatic light rays descend through the hazy sky.

Assumption of the Virgin

1600s

Italy, 17th century

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