Assumption of the Virgin, Renaissance fresco in Parma Cathedral, Italy.
The Assumption of the Virgin is a monumental fresco covering the central dome of Parma Cathedral, spanning approximately 11 meters in height and width. The work displays a complex heavenly scene with numerous figures arranged in harmony around Mary's central form.
The work was created between 1526 and 1530 by an artist who had previously signed an agreement with cathedral authorities. These years mark an important moment in the artistic history of the cathedral and the city.
The composition shows Mary's ascent to heaven surrounded by angels and divine figures in a heavenly arrangement. Four patron saints of Parma appear in curved triangles below, shaping the religious meaning of the sacred space.
Visitors can view the fresco from the central nave by looking up at the main dome above the crossing. The best experience comes from standing directly beneath it and slowly raising your gaze upward.
The fresco uses a special painting technique where figures viewed from below appear to float upward through space. This optical illusion is created through skillful foreshortening and produces a compelling sense of depth and movement.
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