Assumption of the Virgin, after sculpture at Senlis 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have Charles Herbert's "Assumption of the Virgin, after sculpture at Senlis." It's a detailed drawing, and the figures seem to be floating. What symbols do you see at play in this image? Curator: The upward gaze and gestures certainly create a sense of ascension. Consider the angel wings; they are not merely decorative. Angels, often winged, represent intermediaries between the divine and human realms, signaling a transition. Editor: A transition to the heavens. Do you think the artist intended to evoke a specific emotion through these symbols? Curator: I believe the artist sought to capture the awe and mystery surrounding the Virgin Mary's ascent, using symbols to communicate a spiritual transformation. Editor: It's fascinating how symbols can carry so much meaning across time. Curator: Indeed, and recognizing them helps us understand cultural memory embedded within this work.