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A large, elaborate multi-panel altarpiece, identified as the Altarpiece of the Dormition of the Virgin by Pere Serra, is centrally displayed against a plain, light grey wall in the Museu de Belles Arts de València, Spain. The altarpiece is constructed from gilded and painted wood, featuring a complex hierarchical arrangement of panels and sculpted elements. The uppermost tier contains three panels: a central, larger painting depicting the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, with apostles gathered around her bed, flanked by two smaller panels each showing a single robed figure. The main body of the altarpiece below is divided into multiple compartments with various painted scenes and standing figures in rich robes. A prominent, ornate oval-shaped void, surrounded by intricate gold carving and tracery, is situated at the center of this section. Numerous small, carved and gilded figures, likely saints or angels, are integrated into the architectural framework, standing within niches or on pedestals. At the bottom center, a freestanding carved wooden statue of a female figure, hands clasped in prayer, stands on a small gilded pedestal. The lowest section, or predella, consists of a series of smaller painted panels depicting additional religious narratives. The entire structure is highly ornate, characterized by extensive gold leaf, detailed architectural carvings, and polychrome painting, consistent with Gothic or early Renaissance religious art. The display environment is a well-lit gallery space, with soft overhead lighting casting subtle shadows on the wall behind the altarpiece. A small white informational label is visible on the wall to the right. A light-colored wooden beam, possibly part of the ceiling, is partially visible at the top edge of the frame.
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