Death of the Virgin

Hans Wechtlin I

National Gallery of Art

This is a woodcut-style illustration depicting a group of figures surrounding a central figure. The image shows a haloed group gathered around a bed, with a heavenly scene above them including clouds, cherubs, and an enthroned figure observing below. The central figure is sleeping and surrounded by other figures with distinctive halos and expressions. The room has a patterned wall or backdrop in the top right, adding an architectural element to the drawing. The style is characterized by precise and detailed line work typical of religious woodcuts.