Who created "The Death of the Virgin"?

The Death of the Virgin was created by François Boucher in 1750s.

When was "The Death of the Virgin" created?

This artwork was created 1750s.

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

Q: What medium is "The Death of the Virgin"?

The Death of the Virgin is pen and brown ink and brown wash over red chalk on cream laid paper, laid down.

François Boucher

1750s

Medium

pen and brown ink and brown wash over red chalk on cream laid paper, laid down

Dimensions

overall: 11 x 14.4 cm (4 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Gertrude Laughlin Chanler

Accession Number

2000.9.1

About the Artist

François Boucher · 1703–1770

François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as the quintessential master of French Rococo painting and the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century. Born in Paris to a lace designer, Boucher created a visual language that perfectly embodied the refined taste, sensuality, and elegance of Louis XV's court. His prolific output—encompassing paintings, tapestry designs, theatrical sets, and decora...

The Death of the Virgin

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