The Assumption of the Virgin

XVII century. Black chalk on yellow paper.
Not on display

The virgin is depicted seated on a throne of clouds with open arms. She lifts her gaze to the sky. Cherubim and seraphim surround her.

The modelling of several of the figures, particularly the angels, is extremely reminiscent of Cano’s style. Nevertheless, the technique and the overall character of the work seem to refute the attribution to the painter from Granada.

Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol. I. Dibujos españoles siglos XV-XVII, Madrid, Museo del Prado, 1972, p.142-143

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Inventory number: D000210
Author: Anonymous
Title: The Assumption of the Virgin
Date: XVII century
Technique: Black chalk
Support: Yellow paper
Dimension: Width: 140 mm; Height: 200 mm
Provenance: Royal Collection

Bibliography +

Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol. I. Dibujos españoles siglos XV-XVII, Museo del Prado, Madrid, 1972, pp. 142-143.

Other inventories +

Inv. Real Museo, Sección Dibujos, 1857. Núm. 41.
Otro idem [dibujo] de la Asunción de Nuestra Seora, de mismo [Cano] Alto un pie; ancho ocho pulgadas. Tiene cristal y marco de nogal

Inv. General, Sección 3ª. Dibujos, grabados, acuarelas y miniaturas, 1879. Núm. 127.

Inv. Dibujos, Fondo Antiguo. Núm. 97.

Inscriptions +

n^o. 42
Inscribed. Front, lower right corner

Cano
Inscribed in pen and ink. Front, lower right corner

Update date: 20-05-2026 | Registry created on 28-04-2015

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