Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Assumption of the Virgin
Nicolas Poussin
An exquisite 17th-century masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin depicting the celestial ascent of the Virgin Mary surrounded by playful cherubs.
Assumption of the Virgin
Guido Reni
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous Baroque masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary’s celestial ascent surrounded by divine light and playful cherubs.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by the Italian master Guido Reni around 1650, this work exemplifies the dramatic grace of the High Baroque period. The composition focuses on the Virgin's upward gaze and radiant aura, supported by a host of celestial figures in a swirl of rich pink and deep blue drapery.
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