Assumption of the Virgin (1714)
Johann Georg Bergmüller1714 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1762)
Specifications
- Year
- 1714
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1688–1762
About the artwork
Dated 1714, "Assumption of the Virgin" is an artwork by Johann Georg Bergmüller. Historical background, 1714: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion.
"Assumption of the Virgin" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1688–1762
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