Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (sketch of a ceiling mural)
Heavenly Scene
Name/Title
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (sketch of a ceiling mural)Entry/Object ID
1887.193Description
This is a sketch of (or for) a ceiling mural that has not yet been identified. The Council of Trent, which influenced the subject matter for much of Baroque art, emphasized the Catholic veneration of the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, both body and soul, into heaven was a popular subject of Baroque artists. Although the doctrine of the Assumption was not definitively defined dogmatically and infallibly until 1950, it has been a widely held belief since at least the fourth century.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Pen and inkCollection
Archabbey-European Prints and DrawingsCataloged By
StanleyAcquisition
Accession
1887.193Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Unknown (after an Italian source)Date made
1600 - 1700Notes
Date: 17th Century Artist's School: German Technique: DrawingEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Northern European