The Death of the Virgin

Martin Schongauer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a scene. The scene shows a woman lying on a bed, surrounded by people. The woman is positioned in the center of the image and appears to be deceased. She is wearing a head covering and has her hands folded across her body. There are approximately 13 people around her, some standing and some sitting. A man on the left side of the image holds an open book and a staff. Another man on the right side of the image holds a candelabra. The bed has curtains on either side, and a canopy above. The room appears to have curtains or drapes on the walls. The drawing is detailed and features many lines. The artist's signature, "M + S," is at the bottom center. The overall mood is somber. The image is titled "The Death of the Virgin" and was created by Martin Schongauer.