Assumption of the Madonna c. 17th century

Curator: Jonas Umbach's "Assumption of the Madonna" presents a scene of divine ascension rendered with delicate lines. Editor: It feels like a dream, all those swirling clouds and chubby cherubs! The upward gaze of the Madonna really pulls you in. Curator: The etching process itself, where acid bites into the metal plate, creates a texture that emphasizes the ethereal quality of the scene, almost mass-produced. Editor: The sketch-like quality gives it a sense of immediacy, as if we're witnessing a private moment of rapture. It's like seeing faith take flight. Curator: The distribution of such imagery played a role in shaping religious beliefs and social values, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely. I wonder what Umbach himself was feeling when he made this…maybe a touch of heavenly inspiration. Curator: Indeed, an intriguing reflection on faith, art, and their interplay. Editor: It makes you want to float away with her.