Record details

• generalData.title

  Assumption

• generalData.creationDate

  Segle XVII

• technicalData.measurements

  68 cm

• technicalData.description

  Alabaster

• technicalData.complementaryDescription

  The alabaster marble sculpture depicts the Virgin of the Assumption and is dated between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, standing out for its refined late Baroque style and elements that anticipate the Rocaille aesthetic. Although it shares iconographic traits with the Immaculate Conception, it lacks symbols such as the crescent moon or the apocalyptic serpent. Composed of two joined pieces, the artwork features a base with three cherubs and an elegantly posed Virgin, whose swirling drapery enhances a sense of visual lightness. The masterful treatment of the mantle and intricate detailing reflect the Sicilian sculptural tradition, particularly that of Trapani, and is likely attributable to the Tipa family, known for working with precious materials like alabaster. Due to its size and solidity, the piece differs from smaller examples made for private devotion and is considered earlier than more stylized 18th-century versions, stylistically aligning with sculptures such as those in the ciborium of Gasperina.