Why it matters
The Virgin rises to heaven above agitated apostles, marking a new direction in Titian's style. It is the largest altarpiece in Venice and confirmed his position as the city's leading artist.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1515–1518.
- It still stands on the high altar of the Frari church.
- The figures are well over life-size.
Based on the Wikipedia article Assumption of the Virgin (Titian) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
