Description
The painting "Assumption of the Virgin" by Johann Koerbecke is a masterpiece of German Renaissance art dating from the 15th century. In this work, the artist represents the ascension of the Virgin Mary to heaven, surrounded by angels and saints.
Koerbecke's art style is highly detailed and realistic, with great attention to detail in the depiction of human anatomy and nature. The composition of the painting is very balanced, with the central figure of the Virgin Mary in the center surrounded by a multitude of heavenly figures.
The use of color in the work is very vibrant and expressive, with bright, warm tones evoking a sense of joy and hope. The story behind the painting is very interesting as it was commissioned by a monk to be placed in his private chapel.
One of the lesser known aspects of this work is that it was painted in a relatively small size, only 93 x 64 cm. Despite its modest size, however, the painting is one of Koerbecke's most impressive works, and is considered one of the best depictions of the Assumption of the Virgin theme in art history.