Who created "The Death of the Virgin"?

The Death of the Virgin was created by Bartolomeo Vivarini in 1484.

What medium is "The Death of the Virgin"?

The Death of the Virgin is Tempera on wood.

Is "The Death of the Virgin" in the public domain?

Yes, The Death of the Virgin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Death of the Virgin

Bartolomeo Vivarini

1484

Medium

Tempera on wood

Dimensions

Arched top, 74 3/4 x 59 in. (189.9 x 149.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Robert Lehman, 1950

Accession Number

50.229.1

Tags

Death of the VirginAngelsChristVirgin Mary

Art Historical Context

Bartolomeo Vivarini's *The Death of the Virgin (1484) is a poignant late-15th-century masterpiece in tempera on wood, measuring an impressive 74 3/4 x 59 inches with an arched top that hints at its original role in a Venetian church altarpiece. Vivarini, a prominent painter from Venice's influential Vivarini workshop, captures the solemn moment of the Virgin Mary's death—or Dormition—surrounded by mourning apostles, angels, and Christ receiving her soul. This scene, a staple of Christian iconography, reflects the era's deep devotion to Marian themes, blending spiritual tenderness with Renaissa...

The Death of the Virgin

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