Assumption Of The Virgin (1650)
Guercino1650 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1666)
Specifications
- Year
- 1650
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1591–1666
About the artwork
Guercino is the artist behind "Assumption Of The Virgin", dated 1650. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Religion in brief: 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. Historical background, 1650: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders.
"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
Italian, 1591–1666
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