The Death of the Virgin  1475

Medium: [br]Engraving Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 26.1 x 17.2 cm From the Middle Ages onwards The Death of the Virgin Mary was a popular subject amongst artists. This version is by Martin Schongauer, a highly skilled engraver of the fifteenth century. As is typical of these scenes, we see the 12 apostles gathered around the Virgin's deathbed. (Text...