The coronation of Mary by God the Father
Summary
The Coronation of Mary, also known as the Assumption of Mary or the Crowning of the Virgin, depicts the crowning of the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven. Mary was assumed into heaven after her death and was crowned as Queen of Heaven by God the Father. This event is based on apocryphal texts. The Coronation of Mary is often depicted in works of art as a formal, courtly ceremony, with Mary being crowned by God the Father and surrounded by angels and saints.
Tags
Date
1300 - 1500
Location
France
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
Copyright info
Public Domain Marked