The Death of the Virgin (Bruegel)
Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Death of the Virgin, also known as The Dormition of the Virgin, is a 1564 grisaille painting by Dutch and Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder, depicting the death of the Virgin Mary with the Apostles and other figures in attendance. It is now displayed in Upton House and under the care of the National Trust.[1] It is one of the three surviving grisailles by Bruegel.[2]
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The Death of the Virgin | |
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Artist | Pieter Bruegel the Elder |
Year | 1564 |
Medium | Oil on oak panel |
Dimensions | 677 x 853 x 126 mm |
Location | Upton House, Warwickshire |
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