The assumption of the virgin: the virgin is seated on a cloud, mid-air, surrounded by putti; below, in the centre, her tomb lies open, filled with lilies and roses; the apostles gather on either side of the tomb, to right, thomas looks up as mary throws down her girdle; within ornamental frame. C. 1589. Engraving. Date: between 1585 and 1595. Dimensions: Height: 196 mm; Width: 141 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Virgin Mary. Collection: British Museum.
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