Death of the Virgin

Dormition (Latin: Dormition ) or Marientod referred to in art history a certain type of picture that represents the death of Mary in the circle of the apostles.

Typical elements are John, who handed over the death candle, Peter with aspergillum and other figures of the apostles, who read from a scroll, and from books or ignite incense.

In some Western representations as well as on Orthodox Icons Christ in a blue aureole is each to see which receives the soul of Mary in the form of an infant shape.