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A monumental white marble sculpture group, "The Assumption of Mary" by Antoine-Denis Chaudet, is centrally depicted within the apse of the Église de la Madeleine in Paris, France. The primary figure, a robed female, stands in an ascending pose with outstretched arms and an upward gaze. She is flanked by two large-winged angelic figures, also draped in robes, who appear to support the cloud-like base beneath her. The angelic figure on the viewer's right holds a prominent golden crucifix. The entire sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborate, multi-tiered white marble altar. This altar features intricate classical carvings and small golden relief panels depicting figures. Numerous ornate golden candlesticks, some multi-branched, holding unlit white candles, are arranged across the altar's surface. The background consists of dark, rich architectural details with gold accents, indicative of a grand interior space, illuminated by strong, directional lighting that highlights the white marble and casts shadows.
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