The Assumption of the Virgin, 1577/79
Domenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco, was born on 1541 in Greece. El Grecos painting of the Assumption of the Virgin was surely a central element inside one of the many art gallery rooms at the Art Institue of Chicago. It was El Greco’s first major commission in Toledo. It illustrates Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, being uplifted from her tomb, into heaven. Its approximate size stands nearly 12-13ft x 6.5-7ft. The style of technique used of this painting was oil on canvas. This painting, with its details, style, and story truly emphasizes the aspects of spiritual life.
This painting creates the subject of the Assumption, Virgin Mary leaving the conflicting physical world and being taken into heaven. The first thing you see standing and looking at this painting are two divided parts, the group of apostles on earth and angels in heaven. At eye …show more content…
The angels and apostles are being represented almost as a frame around Mary, which keeps the main focus at center. The background is warm, brown-orange with white gradients. The light colors of blues, yellows, reds and greens compliment the warmth for the image, which helps create a visual color balance. Mary bright bold blue contracts the red of her robe, making her stand out of the golden sky and gradient clouds. The use of complimentary colors plays well together, bringing a feeling of fulness. With so many colors, black is also very bold. Black color is mainly being used for the bodies and distinction. Whats very interesting is the artist trying to keep a feminine look, by the use of bright contrast which gives the painting dimension and keeps it engaging. The surrounding angels also create a chromatic feel and tone because of there connection with Mary, by blending in with the overall image. EL Grecos us of colors really represents knowledge, light, and spirituality in the
Domenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco, was born on 1541 in Greece. El Grecos painting of the Assumption of the Virgin was surely a central element inside one of the many art gallery rooms at the Art Institue of Chicago. It was El Greco’s first major commission in Toledo. It illustrates Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, being uplifted from her tomb, into heaven. Its approximate size stands nearly 12-13ft x 6.5-7ft. The style of technique used of this painting was oil on canvas. This painting, with its details, style, and story truly emphasizes the aspects of spiritual life.
This painting creates the subject of the Assumption, Virgin Mary leaving the conflicting physical world and being taken into heaven. The first thing you see standing and looking at this painting are two divided parts, the group of apostles on earth and angels in heaven. At eye …show more content…
The angels and apostles are being represented almost as a frame around Mary, which keeps the main focus at center. The background is warm, brown-orange with white gradients. The light colors of blues, yellows, reds and greens compliment the warmth for the image, which helps create a visual color balance. Mary bright bold blue contracts the red of her robe, making her stand out of the golden sky and gradient clouds. The use of complimentary colors plays well together, bringing a feeling of fulness. With so many colors, black is also very bold. Black color is mainly being used for the bodies and distinction. Whats very interesting is the artist trying to keep a feminine look, by the use of bright contrast which gives the painting dimension and keeps it engaging. The surrounding angels also create a chromatic feel and tone because of there connection with Mary, by blending in with the overall image. EL Grecos us of colors really represents knowledge, light, and spirituality in the