In this artwork, how is the Description discussed?
Andrea del Sarto painted this work using his previous Panciatichi Assumption as model. The few variants include the dark background, instead of a landscape, the different position of Mary and the angels around her, and the replacement of the right kneeling apostle with Blessed Margaret of Cortona, who was the donor's protector. The left apostle was replaced by St. Nicholas, patron of the donor's father or dead son.
At the time of the execution of this version, Andrea del Sarto was already married, and (as mentioned by late biographer Giorgio Vasari) Mary's face is likely a portrait of his wife.
Giorgio Vasari Panciatichi Assumption Margaret of Cortona Andrea del Sarto Cortona St. Nicholas