The assumption of the Virgin 1606-1607 by Ludovico Carracci 1555-1619 16-17th century, Italy, Italian. Assumption Day commemorates the belief that when Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, died, her body was "assumed" into heaven to be reunited with her soul, instead of going through the natural process of physical decay upon death.

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