Modello for the Assumption of the Virgin (Capua Cathedral)
Artist
Francesco Solimena
(Italian, 1657–1747)
Dateabout 1725
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionscanvas: 130.2 x 104.1 cm (51 1/4 x 41 in.)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineCharlotte E.W. Buffington Fund
Terms
Object number1978.97
DescriptionThe Virgin appears at the top center, surrounded by angels and clouds. One of the angels on the left holds out a gold crown. Below, the Apostles gather around the open tomb. A decorative silver incense burner appears on the steps in front of the tomb. In the background are buildings and columns.ProvenanceSaid to have been in the collection of the Presbytery, Wappenbury, Warwickshire; P & D Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London, England, by 1978; sold to the Museum, 1978.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 201