The Death of the Virgin

Master of the Amsterdam Death of the Virgin, Master of the Amsterdam Death of the Virgin, Meester van de Amsterdamse Dood van Maria, Meester van de Amsterdamse Dood van Maria, c. 1500

In the late Middle Ages, the death of the Virgin was usually represented in a contemporary domestic set-ting. Gathered around her bed are the twelve apostles. At upper centre Peter is about to bless the dying Virgin with a holy water sprinkler, while others are praying and reading in preparation for her departure.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3467
  • Dimensionssupport: height 57.5 cm x width 76.8 cm x height 56.6 cm (painted surface) x width 76.8 cm (painted surface), depth 8.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel