The Ascension 

This is "The Ascension," created by the Limbourg Brothers. The miniature is defined by a striking vertical orientation, with the architectural framework of gold and colored columns drawing our eyes upwards. Within this structure, we observe a clear division of space: the earthly domain below, populated by kneeling figures, is sharply contrasted with the ethereal, blue-tinged heavens above, where Christ ascends amidst a choir of angels. The use of colour is deliberate, with the vibrant blues and reds of the figures' robes set against the more muted tones of the landscape. The ascension scene is not just a depiction of a biblical event, but an exploration of transcendence through form. The composition invites a semiotic reading, where the upward movement signifies spiritual elevation, and the architectural elements act as a visual metaphor for the structure of belief itself. The painting challenges fixed earthly bounds and offers new perceptions of space.