Assumption of the Virgin c. 19th century

Editor: This is Carl Ludwig Schuler's "Assumption of the Virgin," currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s really striking—such a dreamy, ethereal mood! What's your read on this piece? Curator: Oh, it sweeps you right up, doesn't it? To me, the swirling clouds and the angels’ adoring gazes suggest a kind of ecstatic release, a transcendence of the earthly. I wonder if Schuler meant for us to feel that same uplifting sensation? Editor: It definitely works! Curator: It's interesting how he uses light and shadow to create drama and movement. Does that resonate with you? Editor: Absolutely. It really emphasizes the Virgin's ascent. I never thought about the light that way. Curator: And that, my friend, is the magic of art – always something new to discover!