The Assumption of the Virgin by Peter Paul Rubens. The Virgin Mary ascends toward a golden light, attended by cherubs, as a group of apostles looks up in wonder from around her empty tomb.

The Assumption of the Virgin

Peter Paul Rubens

1618 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dynamic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the ethereal ascent of the Virgin Mary.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Dining Room · Living Room · Library
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Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted around 1618, this oil on panel work showcases Peter Paul Rubens' signature Baroque style through its swirling composition and vibrant palette. The scene captures the dramatic moment of the Assumption, with the Virgin Mary lifted toward the heavens by a host of angels while the apostles gather below in awe.

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