Why it matters
The Virgin lies on her deathbed in a space of classical architecture, while through the window a lake view shows the bridge at the Castello di San Giorgio in Mantua. The panel once decorated the castle's chapel.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1462–1464.
- A fragment showing Christ with the Virgin's soul is in Ferrara.
- The unfinished pilasters suggest it was once larger.
Based on the Wikipedia article Death of the Virgin (Mantegna) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
