oil paint
The Assumption of the Virgin
Peter Paul Rubens
A dynamic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the ethereal ascent of the Virgin Mary.
The Assumption of the Virgin
Jacob Willemsz de Wet
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch Baroque depiction of the Assumption of the Virgin.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · 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, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1650 by Jacob Willemsz de Wet, this oil painting captures the dramatic moment of the Assumption. The composition uses a warm, golden palette and strong chiaroscuro to emphasize the transition from the earthly tomb to the celestial heavens, showcasing the masterful narrative style of the Dutch Golden Age.
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