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Assumption of the Virgin, Laurent de La Hire

Laurent de La Hire

Assumption of the Virgin

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Laurent de La Hire

Assumption of the Virgin, ca. 1650 – 1655

Dimensions: 58.4 x 44 cm

Physical Description: Oil on canvas

Inventory Number: 2610

Acquisition: Acquired in 2025, property of the Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.

Status: On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 11

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Primary

73E77the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels
11I3the twelve apostles (as a group), usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context)
11G191angel(s) represented as child(ren)

Secondary

31A27631sitting or standing on clouds
26Aclouds
42E33sarcophagus
25G41flowers
31AA2513arm stretched sidewards - AA - both arms or hands
41D27drapery, draped garment, 'Gewandgebung'

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03.03.2026