Death of the Virgin

painting by Caravaggio in the Louvre
VisualArtwork painting Q597114
Death of the Virgin
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Death of the Virgin is a visual artwork associated with Christianity [1]. This classification indicates the subject matter and themes explored in the artwork. As a work of Christian art, it reflects the beliefs and values of the Christian faith [1].

The movement that Death of the Virgin belongs to is Baroque [2]. This style is characterized by dramatic lighting, intense emotions, and highly ornamented details, which are typical of the Baroque movement [2].

In terms of genres, Death of the Virgin falls under religious art [3]. This genre focuses on depicting scenes, figures, and stories from religious texts and traditions, which is the case with Death of the Virgin [3].

The combination of its Christian theme [1], Baroque style [2], and classification as religious art [3] provides a framework for understanding the artwork's significance and context.

Death of the Virgin

Summary

Death of the Virgin is a painting[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Death of the Virgin is the creator of Caravaggio[3].
  • Death of the Virgin's religion is recorded as Christianity[4].
  • Death of the Virgin's instance of is recorded as painting[5].
  • Death of the Virgin's commissioned by is recorded as Laerzio Cherubini[6].
  • Death of the Virgin is owned by Vincenzo Gonzaga[7].
  • Death of the Virgin is owned by Charles I of England[8].
  • Death of the Virgin is owned by Louis XIV of France[9].
  • Death of the Virgin is owned by Everhard Jabach[10].
  • Death of the Virgin is associated with the Baroque movement[11].
  • Death of the Virgin's genre is religious art[12].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as Mary[13].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as woman[14].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as Death of the Virgin[15].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as Mary Magdalene[16].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as drapery[17].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as death[18].
  • Death of the Virgin's depicts is recorded as agony[19].
  • Death of the Virgin is made of oil paint[20].
  • Death of the Virgin is made of canvas[21].
  • Death of the Virgin's collection is recorded as Department of Paintings of the Louvre[22].
  • Death of the Virgin's inventory number is recorded as INV 54[23].
  • Death of the Virgin's inventory number is recorded as MR 104[24].
  • The location of Death of the Virgin was Louvre Museum[25].
  • Death of the Virgin's Commons category is recorded as The Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio[26].
  • January 1, 1603 marks the founding of Death of the Virgin[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Death of the Virgin is the creator of Caravaggio[3].

Publication

Death of the Virgin's genre is religious art[12].

Subject and Themes

Death of the Virgin's main subject is it[28]. It is associated with the Baroque movement[11].

Material and Period

Recorded made from material include oil paint[20] and canvas[21]. Death of the Virgin dates from the Baroque[29]. It took place at Louvre Museum[25].

Why It Matters

Death of the Virgin has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Make Lists, Not War. Retrieved . beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . RKDimages. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Caravaggio. beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Joconde. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Atlas. wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] . Make Lists, Not War. Retrieved . beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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