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The Death of the Virgin

Hieronymus Hopfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman lying on a bed surrounded by a group of people. The woman is wearing a head covering and a long dress. The bed has a canopy with a scalloped edge and a cross on top. There are men and women around the bed, some kneeling and some standing. The people are wearing robes and some have beards. The background is a brick wall with an arched ceiling. There is a table or altar behind the bed with objects on it. The image includes a block of text at the bottom. The overall scene depicts a somber and mournful atmosphere. Title: The Death of the Virgin Artist: Hieronymus Hopfer.

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671 × 893 px
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