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.
L'Assomption de la Vierge
Alexandre-Charles Guillemot
1828 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Neoclassical oil study capturing the celestial ascent of the Virgin Mary.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1828 by Alexandre-Charles Guillemot, this oil study depicts the Assumption of the Virgin with striking Neoclassical intensity. Mary is shown in flowing robes, her gaze fixed toward a crown of stars as she is buoyed upward by a group of dynamic cherubs. This work was originally an 'esquisse' or sketch for a commission at the chapel of the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, showcasing the artist's mastery of movement and spiritual atmosphere.
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