The Assumption of the Virgin by Pieter de Grebber. A central figure of the Virgin Mary in white and blue robes ascends to heaven, surrounded by numerous winged cherubs amidst soft, atmospheric clouds.

The Assumption of the Virgin

Pieter de Grebber

1648 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous 17th-century masterpiece depicting the celestial ascent of the Virgin Mary amidst a host of cherubs.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1648 by Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Grebber, this work captures the dramatic moment of the Virgin Mary's assumption. The composition is masterfully balanced, featuring Mary as a bright focal point in shimmering white and blue drapery, surrounded by the dynamic, playful movement of cherubs against a soft, atmospheric sky.

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