The Virgin of the Assumption with Angels
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
painting
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:El_Greco
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
gptkb:Spanish_Renaissance
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| gptkbp:artwork |
Emotional intensity
Spiritual elevation Use of light and shadow Divine intervention Layering of paint Recognized as a masterpiece Continues to be studied by art historians Influenced religious iconography Heavenly glory Inspired modern religious art Pioneered new techniques in painting. Use of elongated figures Influence_on_Baroque_art Part_of_the_Christian_art_tradition |
| gptkbp:colors |
Vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:commissioned |
Unknown patron
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Well-received by critics
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Representation of Mary in art
Created_during_the_Spanish_Renaissance |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Significant_in_Spanish_culture
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Religious art
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
300 cm × 175 cm
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
Exhibited in various art museums
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Counter-Reformation art
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Reflects 16th-century religious beliefs
Important_work_in_El_Greco's_oeuvre |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Virgin of the Assumption with Angels
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Byzantine_art
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Later_Spanish_painters
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Italian_Renaissance
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Christian_theology
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Museo_del_Prado
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| gptkbp:medium |
oil on canvas
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Displayed in major art galleries
Angels surrounding Virgin Mary |
| gptkbp:patronage |
gptkb:Catholic_Church
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| gptkbp:plot |
Dramatic poses
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
The Disrobing of Christ
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| gptkbp:renovated |
Restored in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Mannerism
Expressive and dynamic |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Virgin_Mary
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Heavenly ascent
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Assumption of Mary
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| gptkbp:technique |
Chiaroscuro
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1577
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