Drawing from Andrea Mantegna’s masterful perspective and early Renaissance restraint, this portrayal of the Virgin’s passing evokes both solemnity and sacred intimacy. The apostles gather in reverent silence around the recumbent figure of Mary, their gestures hushed, their expressions tender with grief and devotion. A sweeping riverside vista framed by classical architecture opens the scene into eternity, symbolizing spiritual transcendence beyond earthly confines. Mantegna’s signature depth and clarity lend a timeless dignity to the composition, transforming this moment of mourning into one of divine peace and communal reverence.