The Dormition of the Virgin
The Met
Artist: Ioannes Mokos(Greek, active 1680–1724)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and oil on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (34.3 x 28.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, 1933
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman on an ornate bed, surrounded by men, a bearded figure holding a swaddled form above
Detailed Description
A scene is depicted against a gold background. In the lower center, a woman in a dark red robe with a gold halo lies on a green, ornate bed. She is surrounded by numerous men, mostly bearded, wearing various colored robes. Some men lean over her, while others stand around the bed. To the left, a man in a dark robe stands beside the bed. Behind the bed, a group of men, some in red and white garments, stand. In the foreground, below the bed, a small figure in a light red robe kneels, holding a long staff. To the right of this figure, a winged figure in a red cloak and gold armor holds a sword, pointing it towards the kneeling figure. A small, dark bowl rests on the ground between them. Above the central scene, a large cloud formation supports a bearded man in a red robe, holding a small, swaddled figure. This man has a gold halo and is flanked by several winged figures in light blue robes, each with a gold halo, emerging from the clouds. In the upper left, a tall, reddish-brown building with a green dome is visible. On the upper right, a smaller reddish-brown building with a red roof stands. Greek text is inscribed in the gold background at the top, reading "Η ΚΟΙΜΗΣΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ". Additional Greek text, "ΙΣ ΜΟΝΗΣ ΧΩΡ", is visible in the lower left corner.
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