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Death of the Virgin

Robert van Audenaerd after Carlo Maratta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central figure lying on a bed surrounded by multiple individuals. The central figure is reclined slightly with a calm expression, looking upwards. The surrounding people are engaged in various activities like conversing or reading from a book. They are all dressed in long robes and some have distinctive features like flowing hair and beards. In the background, there is a doorway and architectural details.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4184 × 3599 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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