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The Assumption of the Virgin
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The Assumption of the Virgin

Christoffel van Sichem (II) · 1629 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Mary is taken up to heaven on the moon crescent. Christ holds her hand. They are surrounded by angels on the clouds. The apostles look on at an open grave. Letters are placed at various elements of the scene. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHemelvaart van Maria. 1629. Christoffel van Sichem (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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