The Ascension

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people with most of their bodies shown, kneeling or standing in various positions, all focused on a central figure that appears to be ascending. The individuals have hair of various styles, ranging from curly and short to long and wavy. Their facial features are rendered with expressive details, showing them in a variety of poses, all looking upwards. Each person is dressed in flowing robes with folds and detailed textures. There appear to be no visible items of jewelry, nor are they holding any objects. In the background, a cloudy sky is depicted, with the focus drawn towards the central figure disappearing into the heavens, largely obscured by clouds. The scene is framed by a simple border.