Drawing, Ascension of the Virgin, ca. 1630–40, Pietro Novelli, circa 1630–40

At top center: the virgin rises up into the heavens, looking upward with hands clasped, surrounded by winged angels. Below st. Thomas (?) and other spectators look up at the virgin. Between the two men an angel is seated holding mary's girdle wrapped around its arm. Date: circa 1630–40. Dimensions: 44.5 x 28.5 cm (17 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.). Medium: black chalk, brown wash, paper, pen and brown ink. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Ascension of the Virgin, ca. 1630–40 (CH 18365437)