Death of the Virgin
The painting depicts a somber scene with a central figure of a woman lying on a bed, surrounded by a group of people. The woman wears a red dress and a black shawl covering her head and body. The bed has a white sheet and a brown base. The people around the bed are dressed in various colors, including green, blue, white, and red. Some wear head coverings, while others do not. A woman in a green dress appears to be leaning over the bed, her right arm raised. A man on the far right has a long white beard and wears a blue cloak over a yellow garment. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with little detail visible. The overall mood of the scene is one of mourning and grief. The title of the piece is "Death of the Virgin", by Tiziano.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 429 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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