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The death of the Virgin
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
At Mary’s request, the apostles, who were preaching the Gospel all over the world, were transported to her deathbed. Rembrandt presents the two events simultaneously in this monumental etching. Unlike the loosely sketched angel in the clouds, the lower part of the composition is worked out very precisely.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineHet sterfbed van Maria. 1639. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
